Jake Daniel "J.D." Bowman

1944 - 2022

Jake Daniel "J.D." Bowman, 78, of Tusculum, passed away Wednesday.

He was born March 18, 1944, to the late Charles Bewley Bowman and Annie Sluder Bowman.

J.D. is survived by his loving wife of 58 years: Mary Frances Wilson Bowman; a daughter: Leslie Bowman (Worrick) Robinson of Nashville; a son: Jeff Daniel (Jacqalyn) Bowman of Franklin; grandchildren: Quint Robinson and Aubrey Robinson of Nashville, and Jake Bowman and Jillian Bowman of Franklin; a brother: Haskell (Linda) Bowman of Greeneville; a sister: Ann Bowman (James) French of Atlanta, Georgia; and a brother: Harold (Betty) Bowman of Maryville.

J.D. was a proud Christian who spent his entire life in Tusculum. He was a life-time member of Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he served in various leadership positions.

J.D. was a graduate of Chuckey-Doak High School class of 1962.

He subsequently worked and retired after 43 years from Phillips/Magnavox.

While he didn't consider it work, J.D. was always happy when on his treasured Bowman Farm in Tusculum. For J.D. and Mary Frances, spending time there with family and friends was a joy in life and one that left them with many great memories. J.D. was a life-long farmer and was blessed to get to stay at his home place and farm for his entire life.

J.D. was a true sport enthusiast and spent more than 20 years coaching various basketball and softball teams, winning numerous local, state, and regional championships. When he was not farming or coaching, he was supporting his beloved Tennessee Vols, East Tennessee State University Bucs, Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Indians and Browns. J.D. was also an avid fan and supporter of the local Greene County high schools even raising money to help them buy equipment for their programs.

His children and grandkids were his greatest joy and he was so proud of everything they have accomplished in their young lives. Quint playing baseball at University of Tennessee, Aubrey pursuing her legal degree at University of Tennessee currently, Jake playing football at Western Kentucky University and Jillian recently being offered a golf scholarship to Middle Tennessee State University. While he couldn't attend all their games or events, he was always interested in how they did and wanted them to know how proud he was of them.

The family would like to acknowledge Eddie "Buck" Dobson for being J.D.'s lifelong best friend who was always there. The family would also like to thank the following caregivers who were an important part of J.D.'s life, Angie Crawford, Beth Harris, Cindy Gosnell and Spencer Dobson.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Doughty-Stevens Funeral Home, 1125 Tusculum Blvd, Greeneville.

A service to celebrate J.D.'s life will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1121 Shiloh Road, Greeneville.

The graveside service will follow.

Pallbearers will include Chris Wilhoit, Jimmy French, Charles Lee Bowman, Quint Robinson, Jake Bowman, and Spencer Dobson.

Honorary Pallbearers will include all former basketball and softball players J.D. coached.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to Shiloh Church.