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BOWERS, John L. "Papa John" - Of Lennon, age 82, died Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at Owosso Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 13, 2010 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Reverend Eddie Chandler officiating. Burial in Crestwood Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to the charity of one's choice. Visitation 12-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. John was born in Bristol, Tennessee on December 5, 1927, the son of Bob and Susan Bowers. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He married Freda "Lucille" Bowers on February 24, 1979 and she preceded him in death on March 9, 2007. He was very devoted to his family, especially his grandchildren. Mr. Bowers was employed by General Motors Metal Fab for 40 years, retiring in 1993 and was a member of UAW Local 659. Surviving are his three daughters, Connie (Larry) Hammer of Lennon, Shelly (Theron) Allen of Burton and Sandy (Perry) Pippenger of Louisiana; grandchildren, Crystal (Troy) Greene, Malissa Hammer, Johnnie Taylor, Tracy(Luke) Mageli, Matthew Taylor, Corey Pippenger, Felicia Taylor, Kenneth Taylor, Caleb Pippenger, Hayley Allen, Raymond Allen and Ryan Allen; great-grandchildren, Adrianna Hammer, Jailyn Taylor, Nolan Greene, Olivia Mahan, Chase Hargrove, Riley Mageli, Parker Greene, Brooklyn Taylor, Amaya Taylor, Naudia Taylor and Faith Mageli; special niece and nephew, Linda and Bud Jones of Columbiaville; many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Freda; parents; three sisters and seven brothers. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
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Memories and Condolences
for John Bowers
Tracy Hammer
November 10, 2011
1 year today, wow, seems like just yesterday you were here. i miss and love you pappaw.
Tim & Tammie Asbury
April 3, 2011
Connie, Shelly and Sandie ... we're so sorry to hear about your dad. We just found out. We send our condolences and love, and we're keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!
Robbi Asbury Shumaker
April 3, 2011
Dear Connie, Shelly and Sandie ... I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. Timmy just told me. I send my love and prayers to each of you. May God continue to comfort and strengthen you and may He bless you always!
Tim & Tammie Asbury
April 3, 2011
Connie, Shelly and Sandie ... we're so sorry to hear about your dad. We just found out. We send our condolences and we're keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!
Conni Bowers Hammer
November 27, 2010
Thanksgiving was quite difficult, dad.
I miss you so much. I know you are pain free and with the Lord and family now.
Nora Killian
November 15, 2010
I had the privilege to know John thru the insurance agency were I worked. Always a gentleman, always a twinkel in his eye and a kind word. I am truly sorry for your loss and lucky to have known him. My deepest sympaties.
Patti "Hall" Slattery
November 14, 2010
So sorry to hear about your Dad. I remember him as a kind, soft spoken man.
Barbara Lewis
November 14, 2010
To The Family of John L Bowers The whole Jones family in Tenn Just want all of you to no we are so sorry for your loss.We no you are having a really hard time right now but with thoughts and prays and living your life the way god would want you to you all will see uncle John again some day. Just no that he is in alot better place then we all are and he is not sick no more.We will keep you all in our thought and prays now and always.God Bless all of you.
Love & Prayers:
The Family of Mary Kathrine Bowers (Jones)
(John sisters family)
Mary Stewart (Jones)
November 13, 2010
To The Family of John L Bowers I am so sorry for your loss and I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers in the difficult days to come. God bless you all. Mary Ann Jones Stewart.
June Cross Humphrey and Family
November 13, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sandy Kaylor
November 13, 2010
Connie, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.I know it is hard,but think of the reunion between him and his Mom and Dad and brothers and sisters.He has his wings and flying high.But always remember he never is gone as long as we have them in our hearts and all our memories.May God be with you all today and in the weeks to come.We love you all.
Sandy Kaylor and family
Katherine Miller
SHELLY
November 13, 2010
Dad I miss you so much. I know you are in a wonderful place now , no pain , no more suffering.The strength you gave us, is helping us all now.I know you are looking down on us, watching over us. I LOVE YOU !!
tracy mageli
November 13, 2010
i have many memories of you pappaw, all of them are great, and not one will be forgoten. you mean the world to me and always will. ill miss you everyday, i love you Pappaw~
Jackie (Combs) McGrady
November 12, 2010
Connie - I don't think I ever met your Dad, and it's been years since I have seen you but since we have connected again via FB I can see what a devoted daughter you were to your Dad - which says a lot for what a great Dad he was. I am sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers in the difficult days to come. God bless you all.
Jackie Combs McGrady
November 12, 2010
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Connie
November 12, 2010
Oh how I miss you, dad! You are the BEST!!! I know you are flying high with the angels and free of pain and suffering. We will fly together one day!!! I love you Daddy!!!!!
November 11, 2010
Dear family, I heard today of the passing of Johnny. My Aunt Hazel called to let me know. I am the daughter of the late C.W. Bowers (son of the late Cicero & Ada Bowers). I remember daddy talking about Uncle Johnny thru the years. I and my family send our sympathy to all of you and know you are in our prayers.
Janet Bowers Bowling
Taylors Valley VA
November 11, 2010
Uncle Johnny was always one of my favorites. I was just a little girl when he came into our family. I remember the family fishing trips out to Paro Lake. He will be missed. Love to the girls. Sharee
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