Reverend Kenneth Howard Bowman Sr.

Reverend Kenneth Howard Bowman Sr. obituary, Knoxville, TN

Reverend Kenneth Howard Bowman Sr.

Kenneth Bowman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 28 to Jul. 30, 2011.
BOWMAN, REVEREND KENNETH HOWARD, SR. - age 92 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday morning, July 26, 2011 at Brakebill Nursing Home. He was a founding member of Berean Bible Church and attended West Park Baptist Church. Reverend Bowman became the Chaplain for numerous nursing homes in the Knoxville area and was the former pastor of Grove Park Baptist Church. He retired as Director of Boy's Club of America in Knoxville and Oak Ridge, TN and was a United States Army Air Corps veteran serving during World War II. Kenneth was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Mildred McCarter Bowman and grandson, Chad Kerley. He is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Kenneth H. Jr. Austin, TX and Daniel M. "Dan" and Annette Bowman of Knoxville and daughter, Rebecca Ann "Becky" Lockhart of Knoxville; grandchildren, Kent Bowman, Whitney Hungerford and husband, Tristan; Kimberly "Kim" Rene Lockhart; great-grandchildren, Alex Bowman, Kylie Bowman, Danielle Rogers, Reagan Rogers, Brayden Kerley, Cinna Lockhart and Amelia Pirckle; brothers, Doctor Robert Bowman and Don Bowman; sister, June McNabb. A celebration of Reverend Bowman's life will be held 4:00 PM Saturday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with his beloved brother, Doctor Robert Bowman officiating. Family and friends will meet by 9:15 AM Monday at the Rotunda of Tennessee State Veterans' Cemetery for a 9:30 AM interment service with full military honors presented by the Volunteer State Veterans' Honor Guard. Online condolences may be sent to www.rosemortuary.com. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 PM Saturday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.

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August 5, 2011

Bill Pack posted to the memorial.

August 5, 2011

Jimmy Hodges posted to the memorial.

July 30, 2011

Cissy Pirkle posted to the memorial.

Bill Pack

August 5, 2011

Dan, Your Dad truly enhanced the lives of all those that had the pleasure to know him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jimmy Hodges

August 5, 2011

Ken, Dan and Becky,
Your father was a great man and a dear friend! We had some great times at the Boys Club where he helped many young men find their place in life! God bless all of you!

Jimmy Hodges

Cissy Pirkle

July 30, 2011

From all of the Pirkle and Kimble clan, you have our deepest sympathy.

July 29, 2011

Becky,
All at Hidta are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Rich

Ella Jones

July 29, 2011

May God Bless you and your family during this time of sorrow.

Ella Jones, LPN Brakebill Nursing Home 11-7

July 29, 2011

Ken and Dan, our condolences to you and your family on the passing of your Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

God Bless.

Clift Industries

Ronald Ridener

July 29, 2011

Dan and family,
I'm very sorry to hear about your dad but rejoice in knowing he is with the Lord. May the Lord comfort your hearts during this difficult time.

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