Eric Bowman

1964 - 2016

PLANTATION, Fla. — Eric Ashley Bowman passed away peacefully on June 15,2016 after a year long battle with Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma. At his bedside were his wife, Cyndie, and his two beloved dogs, Jake and Katy. Eric was born in High Point, N.C. and grew up in Chapel Hill, N.C. He is the son of Hague Bowman and Avie Gunn Bowman (deceased).

Eric graduated from Ravenscroft School in Raleigh, N.C., where he was recruited to play football. He had fond memories of the many friends he had while at Ravenscroft. Upon graduation, he attended Virginia Military Institute, where he received a scholarship to play quarterback on the football team and then transferred to N.C. State University to complete his college career. Eric was a huge Wolfpack fan.

He moved to South Florida over twenty years ago to work for American Airlines. During that time, he attended Culinary Arts School at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, with aspirations to someday own a restaurant of his own. It would have been called "Bowman's Barbeque".

He is survived by his wife, Cyndie, of Plantation, Fla.; his father, Hague Bowman; brothers Tony (Ronda) and Keith (Christy), all of Chapel Hill, N.C.; as well as numerous friends and relatives who care deeply for him.

Gone way too soon, Eric will be severely missed.

An interment service will be held at the University United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a local dog rescue organization. Memorials can also be made to the charity of your choice.