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Charles Raymond Bowman Sr.

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Charles Raymond Bowman Sr.

Birth
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA
Death
7 Aug 2021 (aged 88)
Purdy, Barry County, Missouri, USA
Burial
Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA Add to Map
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Charles Raymond Bowman Sr., 88, of Purdy, was called home on Saturday August 7, 2021 surrounded by loved ones at his home. He was born on January 13, 1933 in Kansas City, MO to the late Benjamin and Susie Bowman. He was united in marriage on October 20, 956 in Lowry City, MO to Linda Faye Crawford.

Charles served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1956 and the reserves until 1961. He loved to share stories of this time, especially, of his time spent abroad. He worked for the Missouri State Highway Department and was an independent contractor before settling on a career with General Motors from which he retired in 1991. He enjoyed his retirement years by traveling, woodworking and gardening. He especially loved spending time with his family and gave the best hugs.

Charles is survived by his wife Linda; two sons; Charles Bowman Jr. and his wife Patricia of Griffin, Georgia; Terry Bowman and his wife Christine of Gladstone, MO; two daughters: Shari Duncan and her husband Bud of Osawatomie, KS; Melinda Sperandio and her husband David of Jefferson City, MO. He also leaves behind twelve grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Allen Bowman, his parents, six brothers and six sisters.

Funeral services were held on Thursday August 12, 2021. Burial at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO.

Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home
Monett, Missouri
Charles Raymond Bowman Sr., 88, of Purdy, was called home on Saturday August 7, 2021 surrounded by loved ones at his home. He was born on January 13, 1933 in Kansas City, MO to the late Benjamin and Susie Bowman. He was united in marriage on October 20, 956 in Lowry City, MO to Linda Faye Crawford.

Charles served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1956 and the reserves until 1961. He loved to share stories of this time, especially, of his time spent abroad. He worked for the Missouri State Highway Department and was an independent contractor before settling on a career with General Motors from which he retired in 1991. He enjoyed his retirement years by traveling, woodworking and gardening. He especially loved spending time with his family and gave the best hugs.

Charles is survived by his wife Linda; two sons; Charles Bowman Jr. and his wife Patricia of Griffin, Georgia; Terry Bowman and his wife Christine of Gladstone, MO; two daughters: Shari Duncan and her husband Bud of Osawatomie, KS; Melinda Sperandio and her husband David of Jefferson City, MO. He also leaves behind twelve grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Allen Bowman, his parents, six brothers and six sisters.

Funeral services were held on Thursday August 12, 2021. Burial at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO.

Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home
Monett, Missouri

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  • Created by: Diana
  • Added: Aug 9, 2021
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/230527549/charles_raymond-bowman: accessed ), memorial page for Charles Raymond Bowman Sr. (13 Jan 1933–7 Aug 2021), Find a Grave Memorial ID 230527549, citing Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Higginsville, Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by Diana (contributor 46780362).