Photo courtesy of T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home - Suffolk
Apr 14, 1968 - Apr 11, 2022 (Age 53)
Charlene, my sincere condolences on the passing of your husband John. You and your entire family are in my thoughts and Prayers. ❤
LeVonda Bell-Whitfield
April 24, 2022 | Chester, VA
We serve a faithful God who is always near, and always ready with the comfort we need. New Mount Olive Christian Academy is asking God to wrap HIS strong arms of comfort around the Bowser family. We are here for you, Dallas.
Lois Rylander
April 22, 2022 | HAMPTON, VA
Sending my condolences to the Bowser Family. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. RIP John.
Regena Brown
April 22, 2022 | Charlotte, NC | Friend
RIP my dear cousin, I'll love you always..
Shawn Ford
April 22, 2022 | Newport, AR | Family
Uncle John, you will be missed. You are now in heaven with your parents. Rest In Peace.
Uncle John, may you rest!!
Chequita Parker
April 21, 2022 | North Richland Hills, TX | Family
You earned your wings. I still can't believe you're gone. Fly high.. I'm really gonna miss you. Love you man.
Jeffrey Peterson
April 21, 2022 | PORTSMOUTH, VA | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. I'll always remember that laugh. Sending my heartfelt condolences to his wife, family and friends.
ANGELA PETERSON
April 21, 2022 | PORTSMOUTH, VA | Friend
I had the pleasure of working with and for John. I will miss his infectious laugh and jokes that kept a quiet office alive. Praying for peace and blessings to the Bowser Family. He will truly be missed.
Gina Spencer
April 21, 2022 | Hampton, VA | Coworker
Words can not express the hurt that I'm feeling. When I got the news that you had passed; it felt like someone stabbed me in my chest. I can not believe you are gone. You will always be in my memories as my fun and loving Uncle. I miss you!
Autumn Bowser-Johnson
April 20, 2022 | Clarksville, TN | Family
John Robert Bowser, Sr. departed this earthly life unexpectedly on April 11, 2022 at Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
John was born on April 14, 1968 in Newport, Arkansas, the son of the late Abraham Lonzo Landrum, Jr. and Erma Bowser. He was raised in Augusta and graduated from Augusta High School in May 1986. He began his military service in the Army National Guard and then enlisted in the United States Navy immediately following high school graduation. In the summer of 1995, he completed his active-duty enlistment as a Petty Officer (E-5) Gunner’s Mate. Honorably serving nine years, John spent the beginning of his veteran career as an engineer on the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Once he moved to Suffolk, John accepted a position with Huntington Ingalls, Newport News Shipyard; promoted to manager over his division.
“Chief” as John was affectionately called by his mother, was known to only request cheese sandwiches when asked what he wanted to eat. He grew up playing Little League Baseball, playing offensive guard on the high school football team, working with his dad at the barber shop, and enjoying life alongside his incredible group of hometown friends. In his leisure time, John enjoyed traveling and watching football. Anyone who knew John, knew that he was a diehard fan of the Dallas Cowboys, unparalleled in dedication.
John was loved beyond measure and will be missed always. His life was an example of greatness; he can be characterized as a no-nonsense man, dependable, an awesome provider, reliable, and fiercely devoted. He was such a meticulous problem solver which helps explain and drives his joy for mathematics and engineering. Undoubtedly, John will be remembered as a true man of integrity. Most notably, John was a U.S. Navy veteran who proudly served his country.
John is lovingly survived by his wife, Charlene Michelle Bowser and their son, Dallas John of Suffolk, VA; a daughter, Johnetta Renea and son, John Robert, Jr. of Virginia Beach, VA; a granddaughter, Victoria; three step-daughters, Quintina Cooke, Trishawndra Cooke, and Sherrell Robinson of Newport News, VA; three step-grandsons, Jayshawn Flores, Julian Miles, and Jayden Miles; a brother, David (Debra) Bowser of Conway, AR; two sisters, Dorcy and Audrey Bowser of Jonesboro, AR; an uncle, Robert T. (Josephine) Williams of Little Rock, AR; an aunt, Delores Bowser of Austin, TX; in-laws, Herbert Cooke, Jr of Jacksonville, Fla; Bernard Cooke (Annette) of Hephzibah, GA; Sharon C. Dixon (Eddie) and Tracey C. Clemons (Lester) of Hampton, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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