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Ernest Bowman Obituary

Ernest Swanson Bowman, 85, of Cloverdale, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, November 1, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Nov. 1, 2008.

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W. Richard and Janice Shelton

November 1, 2008

We were sad to hear of Mr. Bowman's passing. May the peace and comfort that come only from God be yours at this time. Hold to your memories in the days ahead.

Ruby (Finney)Berrier

October 31, 2008

Yvonne, sorry to hear of your father's passing, and my thoughts are of you and family at this time.

Guy Bowman

October 31, 2008

We are thinking of you during this diffcult time. Love and prayers from the Guy Bowman family.

Linda Chandler

October 31, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of your husband passing. We pray God will comfort you all right now. We love you. Love Ernie and Linda Chandler

Roger, Diane & family Hall

October 31, 2008

We hope and pray that you will feel the presence of God's Grace today and in the days ahead . I know in the days ahead you will look back at the memories you have made. Swanson and Elvis had a lot in common -They did it their way. Amen We love you all

Debbie Semones

October 31, 2008

I enjoyed working with Ernest at HSN, he was funny and always smiling. God bless.

Debbie Semones

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