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Ace Bowie Obituary
Easley
Mr. Stephen "Ace" Anthony Bowie, 64, of 400 Four Lakes Dr., husband of Jean DeVore Bowie, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at McCall Hospice House.
Born June 11, 1947 in Greensboro, NC, Ace was a son of the late Paul Edward and Earline Davis Bowie. He graduated from Clemson University, and he was a Manufacturers Representative in tool and die for JDB, Inc. for 18 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church. As of April 18th, Ace is singing with the heavenly choir in the tenor section. Ace cherished his family, friends, Clemson Football, beach music, and most of all Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior.
In addition to his wife of forty-four years, he is survived by his son, Dr. Anthony Bowie (Susan), daughter, Stephanie King (Todd) all of Greenville; brothers, Pat Bowie of LaGrange, GA, Greg Bowie of Spartanburg and Don Bowie, of Woodruff; and five grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Paul E. Bowie III.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 21, 2012 at First Baptist Church, Easley with the Reverend Dr. John Adams officiating. Burial will follow in Robinson Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be the members of his band, The Pieces of Eight.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 1:45 PM Saturday prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the McCall Hospice House, 1836 W. Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680.
The family is at the home.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road, which is assisting the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ace Bowie
Eric Shippam
April 14, 2019
I will never forget what a class act Steve is. My heartfelt condolences to the family.
Larry & Kathy Romero
April 29, 2012
Jean, Kathy and I offer our heart felt condolences to you and your family. Ace was to me one of those rare finds of genuine friendship. He is the friend everyone should have the honor and privilege of knowing. What a great guy! We will miss him greatly in the hope of seeing him again.
Nat(BoNat) Ellis
April 28, 2012
Jean, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
Stephen Durham
April 25, 2012
Anthony, Stephanie and Mrs Bowie
I am so, so sorry for your loss. I have such great memories of growing up and spending time in your home. I think of your family often and will be praying for you all. He was a great man to have known and will be missed.
April 25, 2012
To Jean and the Bowie Family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Ace. He was such a great friend in Liberty. We will all miss him, but I know he is in a better place. May GOD bless you. Ronnie Smith Wellington, FL
April 23, 2012
Our love and prayers are with all of you.
Gary and Sandy Bell
Emily Gooding
April 23, 2012
Jean,
You may not remember me, but we volunteered for the Cancer Society several years ago. We've met you & Ace on occasion at a few events over the years, and he was certainly a beloved person, and I know you have many wonderful memories of all the good times you shared. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
With Sympathy,
Emily & Charlie Gooding
April 23, 2012
Dear Jean and Family, I am thinking of you with deepest sympathy. Steve was a great man and I always enjoyed hearing him sing. May God Bless!
Ruelle Fisher Thompson
Bobby Simmons
April 23, 2012
Jean,
I have been out of town playing over the weekend and just heard about Ace. What a great guy and a voice the angels will certainly welcome. Rest In Peace my brother.
Bill and Bonny Shelton
April 21, 2012
Jean Stephanie Anthony and Bowie family Janice and John We are saddened by your loss. We pray for God's strength comfort and peace through this difficult time. You are so blessed to have such beautiful memories of a very special life. We can still hear that beautiful voice singing "My Prayer". We are blessed by knowing Ace and your family. He will be missed.
Ivey and Connie Lowe
April 21, 2012
Jean and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Ace. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Pinky & Lyn Peurifoy
April 21, 2012
Jean, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May your hearts soon be filled with the Wonderful Memories of joyful times as you celebrate a life well lived... We have so many special memories with you, Ace & the band...his beautiful voice & spirit will always be with us. Love, Pinky & Lyn
April 21, 2012
Jean - Ace was my Clemson roommate in our jr. year after Johnny and my roommate Allen Fleener were both drafted into the army. We were all very close back then. My son, Stephen Price of Clemson was named after Ace. I'm sorry we didn't see each other often thru the years but my military career had me in the wind most of the time. I'm so sorry! Colonel(R) Arnold Price, Jonesville S.C.
ask Johnny about me if you don't remember
Rick and Retta
Retta Sundblad
April 21, 2012
Jean, we are so sad to hear of your loss. We enjoyed getting to know you in SS at Rock Springs. We know that heaven has a new great voice praising our Saviour! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rick and Retta Sundblad
April 21, 2012
Jean, Idon't know what to say. Ace sang at Mother's funeral.Your family has always been there for mimr/ I am so sad.
This was us in 1954!!
Cathy Summey/Oliver
April 20, 2012
I went to elementary and high school with Steve "Ace" Bowie. We were in the Liberty High Band together for a few years and he was the best trumpet player to ever come out of Liberty. I had not seen him in years, but will always remember his talent and his dimples!!
Carmella Puccio
April 20, 2012
You all are in my prayers and thoughts and it was an honor to care for your love one, Mr. Stephen Bowie at the end of his life. Will continue to lift you all up in prayer. Heartland Hospice
wallace brittain
April 20, 2012
News of the passing of Ace brought back a flood of great memories. Ace and the Unknowns were always the highlight of every fraternity party they played (Delta Phi Kappa then & Phi Delta Theta now). I know there will always be music with Ace. Wallace Brittain, Clemson Class of '68
Marcus Orr
April 20, 2012
To Jean and family; Ace was a wonderful man, very cordial and so musically talented. I know God has welcomed him to that Heavenly chior along with the other angelic voices.
Chris Harpe
April 20, 2012
So very sad to hear that Ace has passed on, but knowing what kind of a man he was, he's no doubt singing gospel with the Saints! I met Ace many years ago when he called on me at Bosch in Anderson, and we maintained a friendship for many years. He was a remarkable man with many talents, but his greatest talent was being a witness for his Savior. I will miss my friend, but rejoice in the knowledge that he is forever free from pain and suffering.
April 20, 2012
Jean, It has been some time since we had the opportunity to hear his voice and yours as well. Knowing his faith was as strong a foundation as your 44 years together is an example of a man and a father whose children and friends will long remember as his legacy. May God's presence comfort you and may His arms embrace you knowing Ace is sitting at His side.
One of "Eight's" is now experiencing first hand all of the "3".
Chuck and Donna Furedy
Bill Ragan
April 20, 2012
I met Ace once at a gathering one evening before his band was to perform the next evening. He sang for the group what he called the greatest song ever written. It was "Jesus Loves Me". I know he is singing that song to Jesus today.
Tony Nazar
April 20, 2012
Ace was a good man, our family prayers go out to you Jean.
April 20, 2012
Jean,
We were so sad to hear that Ace had finally lost the brave battle he'd been fighting. Please know that our memories will always be of his incrediable voice and the fun we always shared with the two of you at the Asip's and the band's concerts. You were always "honorary members" of the Piedmont Bend group and it's been a joy to have known both of you for all these years.
Warm regards,
Jim and Linetta Woodruff
Rita Erwin
April 20, 2012
It was a privilege to get to know you and your family! We will keep you in our thoughts!
Rita and Lester Erwin, Easley
Eric Shippam
April 20, 2012
I'm very sorry for your loss . Steve was a kind man and posessing wit, wisdom and talent which blessed all who knew him. He will be missed and my best wishes go to his loving family and friends in this sad time.
Phyllis Haltiwanger
April 20, 2012
So sorry to hear about Ace. We all have such fond memories of him. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are out of town and hate to not be there. Gary and Phyllis Haltiwanger
Robbin Gray
April 20, 2012
Dear Jean, Stephanie, and Anthony,
I am so sorry for your loss. Ace was such a kind man. He will be greatly missed. Know that each of you are in my prayers.
Love and Sympathy,
Robbin Brooks Gray and Family
Trisha Meadows
April 20, 2012
Jean, I am so sorry for your loss. I know you will miss him. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom (Muggs) Kelley
April 20, 2012
Jean and the Bowie family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Ace is now celebrating with the Lord and the Lord is listening to his beautiful singing. May God bless you.
Tom (Muggs) and Ella Kelley
Randolph Smith
April 20, 2012
We will miss "Ace", as we do "Pebble", the entire Bowie family are special to us. You and your family will be in our prayers. May God grant you comfort as you grieve.
With love,
Randolph & Annie Ruth Smith and family
April 20, 2012
The world's loss is heaven's gain. We grieve with you and your family, Jean, even as we receive encouragement in the promise, the certainty that our separation is only temporary. Praise to the Lord through whom we have the assurance, the everlasting hope and joy, that we will be together again. In remembering you today and in the weeks to come, may your hearts be filled with the peace that truly passes understanding. We carry you in our hearts, with much love and prayer, Angela and Scott
Amanda Evette Nicholson
April 20, 2012
Jean and family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. We will continue to keep you close in our thoughts and prayers. Our love is with you today and always.
Bradley, Amanda and Caitlyn Nicholson
Gary To
April 20, 2012
Anthony,
I will lift you and your entire family up in my prayers. Your father is now in paradise. We need to celebrate his life, and celebrate that he will be there to greet you. My God bless you.
Jimmy & Bettie Asip
April 20, 2012
Jean you are in our thoughts and prayers. We share in our loss but know theLord is smiling listening to his new heavenly tenor. May God bless you.
don reeves
April 20, 2012
The Bowie Family,
I am very sorry for the loss of Ace and my Prayer's go out to you all.He was a dear friend to anyone who knew him and will be greatly missed.Sincerely,
Don Reeves
Fort Worth,Tx
Ruby Bell
April 20, 2012
Jean, so sorry for your loss, you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marshall and Ruby Bell
April 20, 2012
Dear Jean and Family, I am so saddened to learn of Ace's illness and death. He was such a special friend in high school and I grieve with you. You are in my prayers. Much love and sympathy, Katie Beeson
Angela & Brad Simpson
April 20, 2012
Jean and family, We sure are sorry to read of Ace's passing! I was not even aware that he had been ill! We have each of you in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest Sympathy, Angela & Brad Simpson & family
Chris & Paula Aiken
April 19, 2012
Jean, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We have some wonderful memories of Ace. So glad our paths crossed because of the shag dance that we all know he dearly loved along with his music.
April 19, 2012
Janice, John and all: Know that I am thinking of each of you during this time. May you find comfort through family, friends, and the gift of all good memories.
With my love, sympathy and prayers; God bless.
Virginia Garmon, Danville
Cindy Williams
April 19, 2012
We are really sorry about the loss of Ace. The family is in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Cindy & Jimmy Williams
Dot Ellwanger
April 19, 2012
Jean, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I always enjoyed hearing Ace sing. May God bless you during these difficult days.
Kathy McGee
April 19, 2012
Jean and family, How sad I am to learn of Ace's death. May fond memories help to ease the grief you feel. The good news is that you will be reunited with him one day. Fondly,
Butch Cartee
April 19, 2012
I am really sorry to hear about the loss of Ace. I always loved listening to him sing. I always cherished the times with the Bowie family and their friendship. They will always have a special place in my heart.
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