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John Bowman Obituary
1956-2020
John Gerard Bowman, 63, died Thursday, January 9, 2020 after a courageous 8-year battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born on September 30, 1956 at U.S. Naval Station Hospital, Sangley Point, Cavite, Philippines. The son of a naval officer, his family then moved to Japan before settling in Corpus Christi, Texas. He graduated from Richard King High School in 1974, and then went on to Southwest Texas State University where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and graduated in 1978.
He was in the oil and gas industry, working contract as a petroleum landman at Mobil Oil Corporation where he met his wife Karen; they wed in 1984. He then went on to work for Pennzoil followed by Devon Energy before retiring in 2012. He is preceded in death by his father Leon G Bowman, U.S.N., mother Margaret V. Bowman, and sister-in-law, Joan Bowman.
Survived by his wife, Karen C. Bowman, Houston Texas; sons, Patrick N. Bowman, Houston, Texas, Michael E. Bowman, Seattle, Washington; sister, Cheryl Worman and husband Doug, Waxahachie, Texas; brothers, Thomas G. Bowman, James B. Bowman and wife Judy, San Marcos, Texas, Michael E. Bowman and wife Dianne, Houston Texas, Patrick L. Bowman and wife Cindi, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida; sister, Kathy B. Hogan and husband Roger, Portland, Texas; brothers-in-law Robert M. Clements and wife Leasa, San Leon, Texas, Michael S. Clements and wife Helen, Houston, Texas; and twelve nephews and nine nieces.
The Bowman family would like to acknowledge and thank the Rock Steady Boxing program, who's focus is on improving the quality of life of those with Parkinson's, for their support and dedication in John's final years. In particular, Reneé and Jeff Battenberg for their personal dedication and commitment to the cause, and their friendship.
A visitation will be held 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home and Cemetery. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, January 13,, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home and Cemetery. Memorial Oaks is located at 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas, 77079.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memoriam to The Michael J. Fox Foundation dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's Disease (www.michaeljfox.org/donate)
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Doug and Susan Hargrove
January 15, 2020
My husband and I both worked with John at Pennzoil and Devon. He will surely be missed by many. Our deepest condolences for your loss.
Rick Turrentine
January 14, 2020
Dear Karen and family,
I just this Tuesday morning (1/14) heard of John's passing. It is difficult to find the right words to say how saddened I am to hear this news. John was a great guy and I always enjoyed and liked working with him during our time at Mobil. John and I had a lot of good work adventures at Mobil. I can recall as if was yesterday, the day we brought him on-board at the Mobil Land Department. Decades later, John and I would still get together for lunch occasionally even while he was at Devon. My thoughts, prayers and condolences are with you and your family.
Rick Turrentine
Your brother PETER B DENNEY(THE HOOK)
January 13, 2020
John was a great friend and fraternity brother! We enjoyed brother hood and drank beverages and shared stories of college life while participating in intramural activity's ! Always in persuit of feminen company with other brothers and friends! We all attended the many functions of college life which usually ment avoiding studying! I will miss John!
Our Great Boxer and Friend
January 13, 2020
A friend that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds. Through us...they live on! John will never be forgotten and we will always remember a "great champ" who never stopped fighting! Your coaches, Jeff & Renee Battenberg
Mike & Julie Williamson
January 11, 2020
Karen and family,
Our condolences to you all. Jon was a great guy, always wearing a smile and sharing an encouraging word. We will miss him greatly at Rock Steady Boxing! Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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