James Bowman Obituary
1963 - 2019
James Edward Bowman, Sr., 1963 - 2019. James was born Friday, November 15, 1963. He went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 20, 2019. He is preceded by his parents George E. Smith and Leila J. Bowman-Jimerson, his loving wife of 31 years, Lisa A. Bowman, his older siblings Robert C. Bowman Jr. and Debra K. Bowman. James attended Columbus City Schools. In 1985 he married the love of his life, Lisa A. Johnson. With this union were born two lovely children, James E. Bowman Jr. and Jalisa S. Bowman, both of Columbus, Ohio. James was known for always having at least two jobs. He was employed by Columbus City Schools, Carr Supply and Newark Parcel, just to name a few. He was a hard working man who loved his family very much. In his pass time, Jimmy loved tinkering with and working on cars. He leaves to cherish his memories his recent wife as of 3-2-19, DaMona L. Lipsey; his children, James E. Bowman Jr. "BJ" and Jalisa S. Bowman; his siblings, Linda (Horace) Cockrell and Billy (Kim) Bowman; his only grandchild, Logan J. Hunter, also, a host of other relatives, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. James will truly be missed by us all. Love you, Jimmy!
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Loretta Wiley
July 30, 2019
PEACE AND BLESSING GOING OUT TO BJ AND STAR AND FAMILY
Robin Jackson
July 30, 2019
RIP my friend
Deeanna Lewis
July 29, 2019
Prayers for peace and strength to the entire family, love you BJ and Star, your in my thoughts and prayers. Deeanna Lewis and Family
Angelina ,Olivia and Leila Bowman
July 27, 2019
With love and remembrance
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Hilda Layne
July 27, 2019
Im gonna miss you so much JB you will always be my brother Love you..
Lynn Carter
July 26, 2019
My Deepest Condolences to family and friends.
Eugenia Pleassnt
July 25, 2019
Mrs. Linda Cockrell and Family. Our prayers are with you during your time of bereavement. With lots of love Clarence and Eugenia (Jean) Pleasant
Michael Benson
July 25, 2019
REST IN PEACE, MY FRIEND...this world is short one great guy.
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