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Ernie Bretana
October 30, 2022
Poquoson, Virginia
POQUOSON - Buddy Ray Bowman, better known as "Tex," passed away at home Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012.
He was born July 1, 1943, in Patrick County, Va., but had been a Peninsula resident since 1963. A painter by trade, Tex could take a set of plans and build a house from the ground up.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mallie Emerson.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Bowman; two children, daughter, Lindy and son, Jr.; two sisters, Peggy Higgins of Newport News and Carolyn Durvin and husband, Bill of Ridgecrest, Calif.; four grandchildren and many loving friends, since he never met a stranger.
There will be a covered dish memorial from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 1012, at Tabernacle United Methodist Church, Poquoson.
Arrangements by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, Hampton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
Not forgotten...!
Ernie Bretana
October 30, 2022
A GOOD MAN, MY FRIEND..GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
ERNIE BRETANA
October 29, 2019 | SPRINGHILL, FL | Friend
I had the honor of working with Tex the past year.If Tex was your friend there was nothing he would not do for you.Our hearts go out to Betty;Lindy and your beautiful little dog.
Tom & Kathy Creek
November 09, 2012 | Hampton, VA
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dustin connor
November 08, 2012 | Lake City, FL
Tex left friends and associates that will remember him for his kindness and hard work..my sympathies Betty for you and your families lost..he will be remembered by me...
Ernie Bretana
November 08, 2012 | Hampton, VA
Buddy was a very special man. He will certainly be missed very much. He was a one of a kind. I have comfort knowing he is in a better place with no more pain. I will be praying and thinking of all my family during this time of loss. We love you all.
Ruby Pearson
November 08, 2012 | Morganton, NC
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Charlene Pearson
November 08, 2012 | Morganton, NC
so sorry about buddy.all the storms are over now we will love and miss you antil we meet again love.ted susieand ashley.zander
November 07, 2012
Words cannot begin to ease the pain I know you have in your hearts right now. We love each of you very much and have you in our thoughts and prayers. Until we meet again, Uncle Buddy! We love you and will miss you so very much! Love, Jenny, Billy, Dustin and Will
Jenny Connor
November 07, 2012 | Lake City, FL