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Hubert Bowman Obituary
Hubert A. Bowman, age 88 of Clarksville, TN, died on Monday, September 17, 2012 at Gateway Medical Center.
He was born on October 7, 1923 in Boones Mill, VA to the late Macy Alvin Bowman and Sylvia White Bowman. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Capps and grandson, Richard Bowman Gray.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, September 21, 2012 at 2 p.m., at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Chapel, with Dr. John David Laida and Rev. Felts Dent officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2012 from 4-8 p.m. and Friday, September 21, 2012 from 12 p.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home.
Hubert was a U.S. Army Veteran having served 27 years. He served in WWII and the Korean War. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and was a volunteer for 25 years with Camp Rainbow.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Margaret Bowman of Clarksville, TN; four daughters, Gail (Rick) Longton of Clarksville, TN, Pam (Don) Moses of Clarksville, TN, Sandra (Harrison) Crabtree of Franklin, TN and Karen Heavener of Goodlettsville, TN; two sisters, Louise (Ed) Callahan of Bridgewater, VA and Jean (Paige) Gordon of Pueblo West, CO; seven grandchildren, Meg (John) Manning, Chris (Carrie) Lanier of Clarksville, TN, William (Sharon) Crabtree, Joshua Heavener, Jeremy Heavener of Murfreesboro, TN, Levi (Meg) Crabtree of Franklin, TN and Sarah (Jimmy) Biggerman of Colorado Springs, CO; six great-grandchildren, Jack Manning, Max and Alex Biggerman, Emily Lanier, Will and Parker Crabtree; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Chris Lanier, William Crabtree, Levi Crabtree, Joshua Heavener, Jeremy Heavener, John Manning, and Jimmy Biggerman. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Baracca Sunday School Class.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 435 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040 or Camp Rainbow, P.O. Box 3522, Clarksville, TN 37043.
Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences may be made at www.neal-tarpley.com.
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Rose Appleton
September 21, 2012
Thinking of you and remembering you in prayer.
September 21, 2012
Working with Mr.Bowman at Epperly brings back many fond memories of him .One in particular was his devotion to writeing to his mother every day and was proud to let every one know it. A good man
Susan Smith
September 21, 2012
Dear Bowman family,
I am so sorry for your loss and will be praying for you. I loved seeing Mr. Bowman at church every Sunday and I will miss him. Love you all!
Chaplain Richard Reuer
September 20, 2012
I wish to extend to you and to members of your family my deepest sympathy on your loss. May the Lord's loving promises comfort you and give you strength as you walk through this difficult time. On behalf of a greatful nation as an expression of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one. (If you wish a personalized memorial card mailed to you with history of playing of taps, 21 gun salute, meaning of each fold of the flag as a keepsake, mail to: Chaplain Richard Reuer, Honoring Those Who Served Ministry, 1206 6th St SW, Minot, ND 58701. (This is a free service to fallen veteran families.) Please give name of fallen veteran. Thank you.
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