Woodrow Bowman

That man was a heavy influence in my life from the age of 13 forward. I knew him well, and spent many hours with my close friend, beverly, and his private office above the market. We drove many miles in his beautiful Chrysler 300 convertible when we were teenagers, and he let us go through the store at will, and take along anything we wanted for snacks and drinks or whatever else we wanted. He was a great guy and a wonderful humanitarian. He was also a gambler and an adventurer and a man who...

I remember going to his grocery store I was only six years old in 1969, love the memories! RIP woody

Who couldnt go into Woody's and stand on the giant scale or look at the water with the fish in it. Then while your parents were shopping go upstairs and read the comic books. Best store around.....being a kid when that was around....missing a great man and an innovator in the community..............

To a great business man. Woody and his store will be missed by all.

When I was notified of the passing of Woody Bowman I felt a sense of great loss for a man who was soadmired and respected in the Dayton community.I started shopping at Woody's as a young man. You always knew that if you forgot something and the other stores were closed you could always get it at Woody's. It is hard to imagine stores being closed these days but being open 24 hours a day back then was a very big deal. Woody was always a innovator and brought great ideas to his store. Later...

I started working at WOODY'S in 1978. My wife Charlene, her mother Ruth and her daughter Amy also worked there for many years. I remember those great cruises on the Ohio River every year.Woody was a pillar to the community and will be greatly missed.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

My prayers are with all the Bowman family.I worked at the Little Farm for four years and when Woody would come in or if he seen you at the store or resturant he would always speak to you and treated you like you were part of the BIG family he had at Woody's.He will be sadly missed by everyone.
God's Blessings To You All.
Brenda Ketron.