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Charles Bowyer Obituary

Charles Roy (Buggs) Bowyer Jr., 64, of Bedford, Va., died on Sunday, May 2, 2010. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at Mount Olivet Southern Baptist Church. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, Va., 540-586-7360.

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Published by Roanoke Times on May 4, 2010.

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Patricia Bowyer Coleman

May 6, 2010

You are in my prayers and thoughts during this time of grief. I was so shocked to learn that Buggs had been seriously ill for some time. I regret that I was unable to attend the funeral service. Once again I am reminded that families need to stay in touch with each other because none of us know how much time we have left on this earth. Buggs and I were best buddies growing up. I always smile at the thought of him. This world has lost a very good man. May God bless you with his grace to know you will see him again in heaven.

Rachael Williams Dudley

May 6, 2010

I too was in high school with Buggs. We lived near him and my brothers knew him. He was a real friendly "cut-up" kind of guy with a happy smile all the time. May God comfort the hearts of all the family as only He can.

Jackie Miller

May 4, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Betty Bowyer Puckett

May 4, 2010

Faye and Matt,
I was so very sad and shocked to hear of Bugg's death. I so wish I had known of his illness, to have been able to visit him. I want you to know that I loved him very much and that he was very special to me, a favorite cousin in mine. I'll always remember his kindness,his quiet manner and how we liked to pick and kid. A good person!
I wish I could have attended the funeral service, but my heart was there with you all.
Love and prayers!

Rick and Mary Jones

May 4, 2010

May the Lord comfort you during this time. Rick and I worked with Buggs for many years and he always had a smile to give. He was one of those special people that everyone enjoyed being around.

Christopher Helgeson

May 4, 2010

Buggs taught me much of what I know about wood chair manufacturing. I've thought of him and spoken of him often since I left Bedford. He will live on in my memories as I'm sure he will in yours.

Pat Pollard

May 4, 2010

I know Buggs will be missed by all of us who knew him. I remember him from High School. He was a good friend and at least we have good memories of him.

Pat

Dale & Ellen Overstreet & Family

May 4, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Wayland Denton

May 3, 2010

May the sorrow caused by his passing be eclipsed by the wonderful memories you will forever have of his life with you.

Keith Wilkerson

May 3, 2010

Faye and Matthew, I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep you both in my prayers.

Clifton Daniels

May 3, 2010

My Prayers and members O "BUGGS" will always be with you and your LOVE ONES. My The Heavenly Father Bless You and Yours in the days to come.

Bill and Rebecca Ellis

May 3, 2010

Faye,Matthew and all the other family memembers you are in our thoughts and prayers and will be in the days,weeks and months ahead. As we have told you before your family is like family to us and we thank the Lord for that.

Anthony Orange

May 3, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone.

Sonja Orange

May 3, 2010

Faye;
I was so sorry to hear about Buggs. Please know that he held a special part in mine and Courtney's heart. We have you and Matt in our prayers. Please call on us if you need.
Sonja & Courtney Orange

May 3, 2010

Buggs was a good friend in high school and everyone I knew liked him. He never had a bad word to say about anyone. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I will pass this information along to all of his classmates.
Sonny Bowyer
Richmond, VA

BETTY MOSELEY

May 3, 2010

GOD BLESS FAMILY MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU

Timmy & April Heck

May 3, 2010

Faye & Matt, We are so sorry to hear of Buggs passing, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

May 3, 2010

Faye, I'm so sorry to hear about Buggs. I went to school with him. I just want you to know my husband passed away last Sunday with a heart attack here at home. It's so hard but just keep God in your life every moment and walk through this valley with him. I know what you are going through. love and prayers to you, Donna Stone Caldwell

Jimmy Noell

May 3, 2010

Faye and Mat,
May God be with you now and in the days, weeks and, years to come. I share some of your pain. Not only have you lost a loving husband and father - the community has also lost a truly outstanding gentleman. A most unique man that will be missed by many.

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