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Willie Bowe Obituary

Willie C. Bowe PORTSMOUTH - Willie Cornelius Bowe, 94, of the 5700 block of East Place, Forestville, Md., and formerly of Portsmouth, died Feb. 28, 2009, in Southern Maryland Hospital, Clinton, Md. Born in Hickory, Va., he was a member of New St. Thomas Baptist Church, Portsmouth, where he served as head trustee, taught Bible study, Sunday school, BTU and served as a faithful member of the congregation for more than 60 years. Survivors include six daughters, five sons, a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Izora, March 31, 2008. A funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in New St. Thomas Baptist Church with Johnnie J. Drake presiding. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Viewing at Corprew Funeral Home, Portsmouth, will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The family will receive friends at 25 Beacon Road, Portsmouth, and will assemble there for the procession to the church. The body will be taken to the church at 10 a.m. Monday.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Mar. 7, 2009.

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Alicia Barber(Smith)

April 2, 2009

Hey Pops it's me Duckie, I was sad to see you go but glad about were I no you are.

Alicia

Vanessa Cannady

March 9, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Cannady Family(Neighbors in Brighton)

Edward Parker

March 9, 2009

Well grandda, you are were you wanna be. With Izora. Thank you for the guidance and the whippings that you gave me. I am very proud I was your grandson. Now I will try to beat your legacy.

LOVE Edward

Ashley & Janette Watts

March 9, 2009

We extend our deepest sympathy during your time of sorrow.

PATRICIA ALEXANDER

March 9, 2009

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

Donald & Peggy Mayo

March 9, 2009

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the Bowe family. We pray that you will be comforted and strengthened in the coming days and years. May God continually bless you and give you peace.

Maurice Edwards

March 8, 2009

To the Bowe Family, my deepest sympathy goes to each and all of you. I am proud to have known and grown with you. Peace and love, The Edwards Family

Carolyn Gary Glover

March 7, 2009

My sincere sympathy go out to the Bowe family,may God comfort you and keep you in his care.

Tanya Perry

March 7, 2009

We are sorry to hear of your great loss. Mr. Bowe was such a wonderful neighbor and family friend. We extend my deepest sympathy to the Bowe Family. Thinking of you, wishing you hope in the mist of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain.
-Essie Carr Perry & Tanya Perry

Christine Brinson

March 7, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Tinya Prayer

March 7, 2009

my deepest sympathy goes out to the family

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