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Clarence BOWMAN Obituary
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BOWMAN, Jr., Clarence E. Age 61, passed peacefully April 9, 2015. Born September 9, 1953 in Dayton, OH to Clarence E. and Olivia Dunson Bowman, Sr. He graduated from Fairview High School where he played football and basketball. Upon graduation from Fairview he went on to earn degrees from the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and a Master's Degree in Hospital Administration from The Ohio State University. He was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church and served on many boards and organizations including the NAACP, Sinclair Community College, Dayton Urban League, Fifth-Third Bank, Past President of Buckeye State Funeral Directors & Embalmers Assoc., Sigma Pi Phi Emeritus, Central State University and the Boy Scouts of America. He extended the Bowman Family legacy through the African American Wellness Organization by establishing scholarships in the names of his father, mother and himself through the Dayton Foundation. Preceded in death by his parents; aunts, Nathanielle Bowman Martin and Martha Oates; uncles, J.C., Lawrence, Ernest and Lee Bowman. Clarence is survived by his only sister, Deborah Bowman of New York, NY and many other relatives and friends. Service of memory Monday, April 20, 2015 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church 401 S. Paul Laurence Dunbar St. Public viewing Sunday, April 19, 2015 from 4 - 8 p.m. at the Bowman & Young Funeral Chapel 2060 Germantown St. Sigma Pi Phi Boule' memorial service conducted at 6:00 p.m. Entombment Woodland Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
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Duane Leeper
June 7, 2025
Clarence was my roommate our freshman year at the University of Cincinnati. He was smart and had a wonderful sense of humor.
I am not at all surprised at the accomplishment and positions he attained in his life.
Rest in peace,my friend.
william simmons
March 1, 2023
was thinking of Clarence today. We went to Cornell Heights together and were friends at that time
Dorothy Ware
April 14, 2019
Remembering a cousin, who will never be forgotten.
Robert Smith
October 27, 2015
My sympathy to the Bowman family. I attended mortuary college with Clarence and became friends during that time. He came to visit me at my funeral home in Sugarcreek shortly after we graduated and we enjoyed the visit from him. So sorry for your loss. Robert Smith
Chris Wilson
October 17, 2015
Such a great guy, I was so glad to have gotten to know you in the small amount of time I did. RIP my friend.
Kristina Scott
May 18, 2015
Deborah It's very ironic that I stumbled upon the news of your brother (my cousins) passing. This is Christopher's (Lee's son) daughter Kristina (from Philadelphia). Please reach out of you get this message.
My sincere and deepest regards on the passing of your brother.
"To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" May you find comfort during this moment of bereavement.
a fields
April 28, 2015
God Bless You Mr. Bowman! In my time of need you were there for me. From the very first call I placed, You took lead and You took great care of my mother's funeral. You and your team was honest and caring and they never hounded me for the balance on her funeral and I will be Forever Grateful! You have moved on to a better place and you will Surely be missed by all in Dayton,Ohio!
A. Fields Family
Steven Greenup Sr.
April 25, 2015
I got to know Clarence and his father as a fellow Boy Scout with Troop 205. During those campouts I got to know well that inner drive he had to always do the best you could with what you had and do a good job. Rest in Peace my old friend.
Scheherazade Watson Brown
April 23, 2015
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
Psalms 91:1 KJV
April 20, 2015
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF MR BOWMAN'S PASSING. HE SERVED HIS COMMUNITY WELL. I PRAY FOR THE FAMILY OF MR BOWMAN. MAY GOD'S LOVE SURROUND YOU DURING THIS SAD TIME.
RHONDA JONES
April 20, 2015
Prayers and condolences to you and your family during this time. May you keep the memories foremost in your thoughts during this time of bereavement as you reflect on his life. May God bless you all and help you through this time together. Debi Kasch Koch
April 20, 2015
So sorry to hear about Clarence Jr. Bowman Funeral Home was the communities BEST EVER!
The CLARK'S
(formerly of Marion St)
G. Harris
April 20, 2015
I would like to express my sincere condolences to the Bowman Family for your loss. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you during your time of sorrow. Psalm 119.76
The Watts Family
April 20, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to the Bowman family. May the most high God comfort you during this difficult time.
Yolanda Newsome
April 19, 2015
May GOD keep the family during this time of bereavement and days to come.
Albert Smith
April 19, 2015
From the Smith family, on Lorenz ave.
Rev. James and Mrs Fanning and Family
April 19, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gerald,Darryl and Dwight Martin Hoover Ave
April 19, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Abe Henderson
April 19, 2015
To the Bowman Family. I would like to express my sincere condolences to you. I knew Clarence Jr as a very good man and strong community supporter. May he rest in peace.
April 19, 2015
My heart and prayers are with the Bowman family during this difficult time.
Fred Wilkerson
April 19, 2015
Clarence Bowman Jr., was one of the greatest businessmen I've ever known. He was an even better friend and philanthropist. I had the pleasure of managing the funeral home for about 5 years, and really learned a lot from him. He was more like a father than a boss. I can honestly say that I was one of the very, very few people that really got to know him on a personal level. He and I traveled all over and always had loads of fun. He always spoiled me. When he purchased his apartments I had the pleasure of picking out the furniture and other luxuries that he filed the place with. We spent everyday after work doing something. I say at the hospital with him for over a month when he had his first major stroke. I was first person he asked for when he woke from his month long coma. Clarence accomplished a lot during his active years and had a strong sense of community and how to serve his community. I not only worked for him I was a friend and confidant. There are only a handful of people who can say they actually knew Clarence, on a personal level and Talbert Grooms, and I, and maybe 2 or 3 other people know a lot of info and likes and dislikes that he wouldn't share with most people. I will never forget Clarence and will always cherish the time that we shared as friends and confidants. Rest Peacefully Clarence.
Wes Spencer
April 19, 2015
To all the family, my condolances, to my Fairview and UC classmate, you will be missed, the Spencer Family sends all our regards. Dayton Ohio was blessed with your presence.
Martha Henry-Croom
April 19, 2015
Deborah Bowman & family:
My most sincere condolences to you during this most difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
April 19, 2015
In God's care rest in peace boss
Diane Brookins
April 18, 2015
Parthenia and I were filled with sorrow upon hearing the news that Clarence, your brother, is no longer with us. After your tears have dried and your goodbyes have been said, hold onto memories of the wonderful and fun times you shared with Clarence.Those memories are what will keep him alive...in your heart and in your mind.
Our most sincere condolences go out to you, your bereaving relatives and Clarence's friends.
Bernadette Gerren
April 17, 2015
My heartfelt condolence, sincere smypathyand prayers are expressed to Deborah and the Bowman family. Clarence was a true friend whose memory can never be taken from my heart.
Mackie Lawrence
April 17, 2015
Our Sincere condolences
Mackie Lawerence & Family
Edward Hatch
April 17, 2015
Yes, a piece of history is gone from Dayton funeral service. Though change has brought a new era. Bowman Funeral Home was indeed the community funeral home. I started my career in funeral service at Bowman's in 1974. Junior as we affectionately called him always pushed you to excel higher and never settle for mediocrity. A firm believer in education. The Bowman's always buried you whether you had money or not, many would say was bad business. But they overcame it because they truly believed God was in control of their decisions. I'm forever grateful for my opportunity extended to me by the Bowman Family. My success today is in funeral service started with Junior's father. Thank's for the memories Junior....RIP
April 17, 2015
Our condolences from the Grigsby and Boatwright family.
Stone
April 17, 2015
My condolences to the family . Clarence and I were classmates at Fairview High School. Rest in peace.
Brenda Young-McKee
April 17, 2015
Rest in piece. Deborah my thoughts are with you. Your brothers is not at rest.
April 16, 2015
RIH MY BROTHER...YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED...WHEN HEAVEN GOT YOU, IT GOT A GREAT MAN.
April 16, 2015
You took great care in putting both my grandparents to rest, thank you and I'm sure they will all thank you when they meet you in Heaven!
Gerald, Darryl, and Dwight Martin and family
April 16, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
April 16, 2015
I went to school with Clarence, I remember him to be a very kind person. So sorry for your loss.
D Sparks
April 16, 2015
So sorry about the loss of your loved one.
Jenice "Candy" Dunson
April 16, 2015
From the Berry's on Iola Street, Our condolences. May God grant you comfort and peace.
Dorothy Ware
April 16, 2015
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Bowman family. I can remember times when we all played together on Iola St. as we waited for the popcicle wagon to come by. Clarence has stood with so many Dunson and Bowman family members during times of grief and loss.You will be missed. May God hold you in His arms and give your family peace and comfort. James & Dorothy (Dunson) Ware
April 16, 2015
You have been blessed my friend with no more pain. You earned your wings. Rest now Clarence, your journey is over my friend. Janet
Jacqueline Thompson
April 16, 2015
May God's love, Christ's peace and the Spirit's comfort be with you today and all your tomorrows.
Mark McCuistian
April 16, 2015
My condolences. Clarence was a good friend over the years.
Lisa Denmark
April 16, 2015
My sincere condolences to your family. We were neighbors growing up and I remember how sweet and kind Clarence was to me.
Dayton Resident
April 16, 2015
Like most people in the Dayton area you know the Bowman's family. Either the funeral home in your neighborhood or through death in your family or friends. My funny story of Clarence is during an encounter at an appointment to buy a home discount membership. He was giving the salesperson a hard time. He fired off question after question. The salesperson was sweating and either through the person not folding or Clarence got tired he bought the membership. May the family know that his presence has been missed in the Dayton community for sometime now. Gone too soon.
C. N. Johnson
April 16, 2015
The first professional job my mother had fresh out of cosmetology school, was for Mr Bowman Sr doing the hair of the dearly departed back around 1939-1940.
May Mr Bowman Jr Rest In Peace with his Father.
C. N. Johnson
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
April 16, 2015
In God's care rest in peace boss.
Timothy Lowe
April 16, 2015
My condolences from the Lowe Family.
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