Ralph Monroe Bowyer

Ralph Monroe Bowyer, 85, of Lynchburg, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 29, 2010. He is preceded in death by his wife, Daphine Ratcliffe Bowyer, of 60 years; a son, Gary Bowyer; a brother, Albert Vernon Bowyer; and a sister, Louise Bowyer. Born on October 21, 1924, he is the son of the late Albert and Bertha Bowyer of Bedford County. He was retired from Pargas of Lynchburg. He served in the Air Commandos during World War II in the Pacific arena. Several days prior to passing he assured his family of his salvation through his savior "Jesus Christ." He is survived by his son, Danny A. Bowyer and wife, Pat, who recently moved to Lynchburg to spend time together with him; three grandchildren, Shane Bowyer, of Amarillo, Texas, Robbie Bowyer, of Altavista, and Linda Jefferson, of Hurt; six great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Rachel Bowyer along her fiance, Cecil Roakes; sister, Nettie Bowyer Ward, of Salem; two brothers, Earl Bowyer, of Roanoke, and Marvin Bowyer, of Boones Mill; along with a number of nieces and nephews. To his many friends who helped and encourage him through his battle with cancer, Helene Sanders, Bob and Sue Hahn, Dr. Headley, Dr. Vanderwater, nursing staff at Centra Health and the Summit, Dot Davis, Helen Inge, and many friends at Runk and Pratt Residential Care at Leesville Road, we thank you for every part each of you have been in his life.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A graveside service will be conducted 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 2, 2010, in Montevale Presbyterian Church Cemetery with the Rev. Latta B. Terry officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 4212, Lynchburg, Va. 24502. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., is assisting the family, 434-237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tharpfuneralhome.com.