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ARVIE BOWERMAN Obituary

Sept 21, 1947 - Jan 9, 2014 NORMAN Arvie Wayne Bowerman, 66, passed away on Jan. 9, 2014. He was born Sept. 21, 1947, in Stuart, OK to Arvie and Olevia Bowerman. Wayne was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army. He served 18 months in Vietnam with Co D, 58th Infantry. Wayne worked as a plumber, owning his own company. He was a cowboy all his life. He was living/working on a ranch at the time of an accident in 2004. Since that time, he has resided in the Norman Veterans Center, where he was known as "Cowboy." Survivors include son, Arlee Wayne Bowerman, Three Rivers, TX; daughter, Olevia Kelley, Joshua, TX; stepdaughter, Valerie Burroughs, Alvarado, TX; sisters: Dolores Holloway, Midwest City, OK; Pat Sutterfield and Gale McGlasson and husband Carl, of Moore, OK; seven grandchildren, Angelina, Aaron, Tanner, Lana, Jessa, Braedon, and Jayla; and several nieces and nephews. Wayne was a quiet, kind and gentle man and will be missed by all who knew him. The family gives special thanks to the VA Center in Norman for their loving care. Services to celebrate Wayne's life will be Jan. 13, 2014, at 10 a.m. at Advantage Funeral Home Chapel. Family will be receiving friends 6-8 p.m on Sunday. Burial will be at 3 p.m. at Arpelar Cemetery.

Published by Oklahoman on Jan. 12, 2014.
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Dad I miss u sooo much, but I have comfort knowing that you ARE in HEAVEN!!!!! #IFELTUNCONDITIONALLOVE

Olevia Kelley

Daughter

May 12, 2018

Dad my life is not complete anymore. I miss you so much. Your always on my mind. I love you. It's a great day for a horse ride!!!!

Valerie Burroughs

October 5, 2014

Happy Birthday sweet cowboy. We miss you and you are always in our hearts and minds. Life is not the same without you. Until we see you again, much love. Connie and Adam.

September 21, 2014

Still missing you so much. Grandchildren had pictures out asking me questions about you. This is the hardest thing ever. We all love and miss you, your family from Texas. Love you

sheila Bowerman

September 3, 2014

Dad i miss you so much! I hate the way you were taken from me. A part pf me died with you. I know you are in heaven with grandma and grandpa but i really need you! I dont think i will ever heal from this tragedy. You were the best thing in our lives and one day we will be back together. I love you daddy

Valerie burroughs

April 9, 2014

Wayne I miss you dearly. You would call me dear. I will keep your memory live in our grandchildren's heart. I know you are at Peace with Jesus! For you strengthened my faith! I love you forever. Will see you again. Our grandchildren said they miss you and you are forever in their heart! your family!

Sheila Bowerman

April 9, 2014

COWBOY, You will always be remembered as a warm and caring gentleman. We appreciated your plumbing business at Locke Supply.

LOCKE SUPPLY

January 15, 2014

My sincere sympathy to the Bowerman, family and friends. Please accept my condolences. May your loving memories sustain you, and may persevering in prayer comfort you, Romans 12:12

January 14, 2014

WAYNE,gonna miss you!You are my mentor,my friend, my pal.GOD SPEED COWBOY!

Adam Hager

January 12, 2014

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