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BORN
1927
DIED
2024
Walter Bowers Obituary
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Bowers; and sons, Eugene Bowers and Dextar Bowers.
He is survived by his children, Betty (Floyd) Daniels, Kathy (Steve) Freedle, Wanda (Chuck) Lindley, Lesa (Robert) Lewis, Brian (Tammy) Bowers, Scotty (Melody) Bowers, Brenda (Steve deceased) Philman, Jerry Bowers, Kathy (Earl deceased) Simonds; honorary son, Jimmy Lambert; 28 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
Walter was a logger and farmer most of his life and enjoyed gardening, fishing, ginseng digging and the outdoors. He was loved by so many and will be remembered for his kind nature and giving heart.
The family would like to give a big heartfelt thank you to Johnnie Fox and Anita Reavis for helping with his care.
A visitation was held Tuesday, May 28 from 6 to 8 p.m., at Mt. Vernon Church. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 29 at 1 p.m. at Mt. Vernon Church. Jimmy Lambert officiated. Honoring him as pallbearers were his Grandsons.
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