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Blanchard Jackson Bowes Sr.

Blanchard Jackson Bowes Sr. obituary, Roanoke Valley, VA

Blanchard Bowes Obituary

Blanchard Jackson (Jackie) Bowes Sr., 54, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2009. Mr. Bowes was predeceased by his parents, Harry Bowes Sr. and Nannie Largen Bowes; and a brother, William Lee Bowes Sr. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Betty Bowes; sons, Robert Sowers (Melissa), Blanchard Bowes Jr., and Joshua Bowes (Caitlin); daughters, Pansy Pearcy (Michael) and Rebecca Wheeling (Jesse); grandchildren, Chris Marsolek, Alison Greer, Kelsey Pearcy and Alexis Wheeling; greatgrandchild, Logan Marsolek; sister, Pat Thompson (James) and family; and brother, Harry Bowes and family. Jackie had a lifetime love of hunting, fishing, and automotives. He retired from Halmode Apparel. A Celebration of his Life will be held 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at Trinity Baptist Church, 9th and Dent St., SE, with Pastor Timothy Wilson officiating. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1609 Peters Creek Road, NW, Roanoke, Va., 540-562-1182.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 26 to Nov. 28, 2009.

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December 8, 2009

Betty, I am so sorry for your loss. I will continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I know first hand how hard it is to lose someone, especially during the holidays! Kathy Reynolds

Kelsey Pearcy

December 6, 2009

Love you grandpa and I will miss you.

-Kelsey Pearcy

Tequelia

November 30, 2009

Pansy my thoughts are with you and your family.

Shane Johnson

November 30, 2009

You will be greatly missed by Shane and his famly Ir prayers go out to yall famly (Shane)

Rebecca Wheeling

November 30, 2009

I miss you daddy. I love you with all my heart.You will always be missed. Lexy will always love and remember you.

Love ya, Becky,Jesse,and Alexis Wheeling

Pansy Pearcy

November 28, 2009

I miss you Daddy and love you sooo much, you were so good to your family, you taught us a lot and we will never forget you or the promise we made you.

love, Pansy Lee

Tasha LaTempa

November 28, 2009

Robert,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. If you need anything please don't hesitate to call. We love you guys!
The LaTempa Family

November 26, 2009

You will be greatly missed uncle Jackie!
love, Cissy (Cecilia)

November 26, 2009

RIP Jackie
with love always yr daughter-in-law Melissa Sowers

November 26, 2009

I love You Dad Your Son (Robbie)

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