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Carles "Wade" Bowman
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Carles Bowman Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Winston-Salem Journal.
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Cody bowman
December 31, 2024
Hey just wanted to say miss and love you dad so glad I got to spend a lot of time with you and I know you still wanted me and Cory to of got some things that you wanted us to of had but never were able to get for some odd reason love you soooooo much and think about you all the time I know you and mom are together now in heaven miss you daddy
Cory bowman
July 19, 2024
We shared a lot of special moments we loved watching movies though we would sit around watching movies all day sometimes
Cory bowman
July 19, 2024
I learned a lot from my father he taught me how to be calm in the worst of situations is one of the biggest things i learned from him god he was so calm no matter the situation thst was one of he's biggest strength i learned how to cook mean on the grill i used to love in the summer time watching him mow the grass and he would cook out on the grill the man could cook like a mad man on a charcoal grill i remember my uncle Monty and him cooking and drinking beer i miss when i was little me and my brother cody would sit in he's room and watch Walker Texas ranger and Monday nights watch WWF raw we watched a lot of movies together he's favorite movie that we watched a few months before he died was gladiator he really enjoyed that film i miss you dad i can't wait to see you again you and uncle Monty Grandma i love you
Linda VanHoy Lewis
September 17, 2010
Now you and Monty can sit on a log beside the stream and do some fishin' and chat about old times. Miss you both!!!
Love ya,
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Cheri
September 15, 2010
I love you, Papa! <3
Cheri
October 9, 2009
Thinking of you and missing you!!! Love always
Linda Lews
November 26, 2008
Just wanted to say I think of you often. I was just talking about you yesterday evening...all the fond memories I have of you. I will always smile when I remember you...you have a special place in my heart.
Gina
November 24, 2008
Hey Paw Paw...it was a year last Saturday since you left us. In a way it seems like forever, and then in another way, it seems like just yesterday you were here with us. I love you and miss you so much.
Rodney
October 20, 2008
Just thinking of you!
Cheri
August 25, 2008
Well Papa, it has been a long time since I have added anything to your guestbook, sometimes I just come back to read what all has been said. I still miss you papa and I love you very much!
Gina
June 19, 2008
I have been thinking about you alot the past few days. I still can't believe you're not here with us anymore. It is so hard to accept. I know you are not hurting anymore, but that doesn't make me miss you any less. I took some flowers down to the grave on Fathers Day. You're the only daddy I ever knew, but that's OK, you did the best you knew to do, and I will always love you. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I have no doubt that you're in Heaven and I know you wouldn't come back here if you could. I miss you so much and I love you too. I will always keep the good memories close to my heart, and we had alot of them! I will never forget you! Thank you for being my dad and my friend.
Steven Fallin
April 19, 2008
Hey pawpaw i have been missing you lately everyone misses you and loves you and we will always love you
Cheri
March 30, 2008
I miss you Papa, everyday. There is not a day that passes that I do not think of you & I still cry. I Love you!!!
Cheri
February 16, 2008
I love you papa, and I miss you.
Linda Lewis
February 4, 2008
What a wonderful picture of Wade in the paper, it almost took my breath away! Wade and I were friends for over 40 years, he was like a brother to me, and I thought of him often. I can see that sly grin he would give me when he thought he could make me blush back when we were kids. He always loved to do that....make me blush.
Wade was so very special to me and I will always miss him. There are so many wonderful memories, I cherish each one of them, and I loved him more than he could ever know. Wade, save me a stump to sit on up in heaven, so we can 'chew the fat' and share some good laughs.
Gina
January 24, 2008
I was just thinking about you and decided to write you a little note. I miss talking to you on the phone. I miss you saying, "Well you've bored me enough, I guess I'll hang up now." I talk to Monty alot...I go sit in his room and watch TV with him and lay on his loveseat and cover up with your little throw. It ain't the same though. I can't talk to him like I used to talk to you. Last Sunday morning at church, the Praise team sang that song that Cheri & I would sing to you everyday while you were in the hospital. I couldn't hold back the tears...it was like someone turning on a water faucet. Your marker finally came in...I have it here at the house. Right now it's just too cold, and I know you would understand...you would wait til it was warmer too. Well, I'm gonna go for now. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I miss you and love you so much. I know you're not hurting anymore.
Cheri
January 20, 2008
Good morning, Papa.
I just wanted to tell you how much I love & miss you. I heard George Jones "he stopped loving her today", lastnight and was thinking about you, I could almost hear you singing.
It made me smile and cry at the same time.
I love you, Papa
Cheri
January 12, 2008
Papa, I just wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you, and I love you ver much!!! (((((((Hugs))))))))
Love always
Cheri
January 6, 2008
Happy Birthday, Papa!! We sang to you today and had birthday cake at momas,just for you! Me & Steven took some roses and put them on the grave. I think, maybe Courtney brought a rose and a balloon. I thought that was sweet.
I miss you so much, and think about you everyday. Always in my heart, Cheri
Steven Fallin
December 28, 2007
Paw-Paw even though your gone everyone that you love will miss you and will always love you even though you wernt here for christmas I know that you had a good christmas party up in Heaven well paw-paw we will miss you alot and we love you.
Gina Gilbert
December 26, 2007
Well, we made it through Christmas, but it was really emotional. We all miss you so much. Not an hour goes by that I don't think of you. I go out to the cemetery and just sit there and talk to you and cry. I know that you are in Heaven, but sometimes I just go there to sit and think...I know you wouldn't want all of us making a big fuss over you, but we just miss you so much. Monty is doing really good physically, but he misses you just like the rest of us do. Our lives are changed forever and no one will ever be able to fill the void. We played that Waylon CD that I gave you at our Christmas Eve gathering and we played Blue Chritmas by Elvis for ya. We know how much you liked it. We placed a chair out where you sat last year with a real pretty poinsettia wreath and your picture sitting in it. I know you had a wonderful 1st Christmas in Heaven, I can't even imagine, but I am positive it was unlike anything we could ever experience in this world. Merry Christmas Paw Paw
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!
December 18, 2007
Hey Papa, I miss you so much! There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. Especially Saturday, it was yours and Momas anniversary, but I didn't dare bring it up.
I was at work yesterday and they played your song "kiss and say goodbye" and I cried. You know I'm just a big baby, anyway.
It's so hard going outside and seeing your house, knowing I can't walk over to visit you. Christmas isn't going to be the same without you, I don't look forward to it at all.
Monty misses you, too. He said he can't understand how you can be so close to him, yet he stil can't talk to you.
We all miss you & I love you so much
Cheri
mary nunn meijboom
December 10, 2007
Our thought and prayers are with Wade's family. I was Wade's cousin (Nunn side)(his grandma Oma and my dad was brother and sisters.Haven't seen him since we were children, but I always remember him and the rest of the brothers and and Ginny.Take care Mary Nunn Meijboom
Janie Bowman
December 1, 2007
Wade,I saw the most beautiful sunset today,and i thought about you and wondered if you saw it too.I shared it with Cheri and Jayne.I miss you . We had a wonderful friend ship,and i will always remember you.I'll always love you.
Frank,Amy,Katie,Ricky Haynes
November 27, 2007
We are so sorry for your lose.Please take some comfort in knowing that he is with Jesus now and there he isn't suffering. Cheri I love ya girl You know where I am at all times. May God bless and keep ya!!
Cheri Martinez
November 22, 2007
Papa, I'm still not real sure of all I want to say. I feel like I am in a bad dream and noone can wake me.
I try to think happy thoughts, like, maybe God took you by the hand and presented you to Granny, Sunday, for her birthday... just to let her know, another one of her prayers had been answered.
I am so thankful, that you came into our lives when you did and gave us a love that a moma could not give.... you taught us "tough love" I guess. Thank you so much for all the good times that we had, and all the memories, I will cherish them in my heart forever. It's so hard to say good-bye, so I will say " so long" .. save me a spot at Jesus' feet. I love you so much, Big Papa!!!
Gina
November 20, 2007
Wade,Papa,Paw-Paw,
I miss you so much already. I am thankful for the time that I had with you and all the memories that I will always hold close to my heart. You left us all so suddenly and it still feels so unreal. I just hope you know how much we all love you. Life will never be the same with you not here. You will always be my dad.
Angie Lloyd
November 20, 2007
Courtney,
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that in the days, weeks & months to come that the pain will ease some for you. Remember I am here for you anytime you need me. I love you!
Somer Stokes (Balderston)
November 19, 2007
Courtney, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Jan Beck
November 18, 2007
Wade, your sickness brought you closer to Courtney, my niece, than you two have ever been. I wish it could have been before and in better times, but I'm glad it did happen. May you rest in peace and be there to greet us when we come.
Courtney
November 17, 2007
Daddy, I will miss you very much and you will always be in my heart. I am happy and at peace that you are healthy and happy again!
I love you with all my heart!
JohnW McCraw,CMSgt-Retired
November 17, 2007
We, Wade's US Marine Comrads extend our Condolences to you on his re-assignment to our Heavenly Detachment.
Be at ease, for he has arrived and been piped aboard.
He has been posted and now stands as a US Marine Guard at our Lords Heavenly Gates.
Peace Be With You
2ndBn,12th Marines,3rdMarDiv,FMF,Quan Tri,Viet-Nam.
Shannon Marsh
November 16, 2007
We had good times, and lots of good memories, and even though you are not here in body you are still here in spirit, in our memories, and in our hearts. I love you and will miss you very much.
Your "Lil Cupcake"
Rodney Marsh
November 16, 2007
WADE..."OLD MAN"... I'll miss you but all the suffering is gone now. We had our ups & downs but most people do . I Love You! Rodney
CHARITY FALLIN
November 16, 2007
PAW-PAW WE LOVE AND MISS YOU,YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS.YOU WAS THE BEST PAW-PAW ANY BODY COULD ASK FOR..
Shelby Willis
November 16, 2007
I'm so sorry for your loss. Wade was my first cousin. We never got to see each other much. Love and prayers to you all.
Shelby Willis (James & Frances Fariss' daughter)
Tina, Donald, Amanda Ramirez/Poole
November 16, 2007
I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cheri, if you need anything please let me know. I love you!!
Peggy Tucker
November 16, 2007
Please know that your family will be in our prayers.We are so sorry for your loss.
Peggy and Steve
gina
November 16, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
Dusty,Ginger and Michelle
November 16, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
barbara jean pettit stringer
November 16, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Shirley Stoltz
November 16, 2007
I'm so sorry for your loss...May God hold all of the family in the palm of His hand...Much love and prayers,Shirley
Kathy boyd
November 16, 2007
I,am truly sorry for the loss of your loved one.If there is anything that I can do at all, please let me know. Ya'll are in my prayers.
JAYNE MORPHIES
November 16, 2007
PAW-PAW WE LOVE YOU & WE'RE GOING TO MISS YOU SO MUCH...YOU MAY BE GONE FROM US BUT WE'LL KEEP YOUR MEMORY LIVING ON FOR EVER
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