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Lacy Earl Bowman
1935 - 2022
Lacy Earl Bowman
1935 - 2022
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BORN
1935
DIED
2022
Lacy Bowman Obituary
April 14, 1935 - November 12, 2022
Lacy Earl Bowman, 87, of Hillsville, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel. Visitation will be held Friday, November 18, 2022, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel from 5 until 8 p.m.
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Brianna Boatman
September 13, 2024
Lacy was an amazing person that would always tell me such cool stories and always made everyone laugh
Kim and Rhonda Shropshire
November 20, 2022
So sorry to hear about Lacy. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Kathy Surrat
November 19, 2022
My thoughts and prayers for all affected by the loss of a very special person
Patricia Dalton
November 19, 2022
I always enjoyed working with Lacy. I was amazed at his ability to juggle many land transactions and know the specific details of each one. He always spoke so kindly of Dreama and his daughters and grandchildren. He was very proud of them. I am sure each family member has special fond memories of him.
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Rhonda Smythers
November 18, 2022
Sorry for your loss.
James and Rhonda Smythers
Tony McCraw
November 18, 2022
I know that Lacy will be missed by alot of people in this community. Our prayers are with the family during the time of loss. God bless each one of you.
Gary& Brenda Quesinberry
November 18, 2022
So sorry to here about Lacy. I always enjoyed working with him and all the things that I learned from him over the years. He was always talking about his family and how proud he was of them. May he rest in peace.
Carlton Sutphin
November 18, 2022
I knew Mr. Bowman when he worked cattle with my Dad and Mom (Warren & Alma) in the late 60's and early 70's. He was a good man and they both liked him. He helped Mom with the cattle when Dad died. I remember his good spirit and joking personality. I'm sorry that I didn't get to see him in these past years. My heartfelt condolences to all his family.
Tommy Baker
November 18, 2022
To Clara & family, Lacy was a good loyal friend and all the long talks that went with that friendship meant a lot.
Joan Collins
November 18, 2022
So sorry to hear of the loss of Lacy, he was very friendly, talented, knowledgeable, (esp. cattle, land) and worked very hard. He loved all his family and was one of my late husband's (Reeves Collins) close friend for so many years You could always see Lacy and Lowell Jr. together (even in cold bad weather) planning, traveling and doing what needed to be done. Our deepest sympathy and prayers to all his family and friends. Joan, Stephen, Tyler Colllins and Family.
Clayton and Shirley Strickland Thomas
November 17, 2022
So sorry to hear. God bless you all and know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carol McMillan Johnson
November 17, 2022
Dana & family sorry to hear about your dad. Your family will be in my prayers.
Harold Golding
November 17, 2022
Dear Family,
Lacy was a good friend. He always let me hunt and fish on his property. I still have property in Virginia that I bought from him. He was a shrewd businessman and successful farmer. He will be missed by many.
Phyllis Martin
November 17, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow; sending prayers. Phyllis Utt Martin
BILLY Ogle
November 17, 2022
Sad Lacy is gone. Though the world of him and really enjoyed hunting on his farm
November 16, 2022
My heart breaks for Dreama and the entire family. Lacy was a dear and kind man and I loved talking with him. He will be sadly missed. Love and Prayers.
Darlene Chrisley Davison
Massanutten, Va
Cheryl & Greg BOLEN
November 16, 2022
Jill, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Kirk Mathis
November 16, 2022
Honest in his dealings, we’ve done well in our cattle operations because of Lacy. Thank You
November 16, 2022
So sorry for the loss.
Mary Quesenberry
November 16, 2022
Lacy was the perfect example of the American dream. With hard work ,good business sense and financial management ,you can rise to the top. Will be truly missed by the cattle community. Always had time to answer questions, share knowledge and give advice if asked. Sorry for your loss and the community’s loss.
Beth Graham
November 16, 2022
Lacy was a lifelong family friend beginning with my grandfather, Ward Dalton. Both were lifelong farmers and friends. This friendship extended to the mother of his children, Esta Faye, and his daughters. This friendship included my grandmother, Ruby Dalton, sewing many beautiful clothes for their family. This meant when his wife and children would come for clothes fittings, the children would run thorough the yard playing tag, picking grapes, and just being kids. Lacy doted on all his girls his entire life. His business acumen was well known and respected. He loved Carroll County and was an integral part of the business community. His marriage to Dreama was a Godsend to all. Their two families were melded into one loving family. Dreama and Lacy were often seen at local establishments speaking to everyone they knew and sharing stories. When mentioning Lacy Bowman Cattle you were automatically dealing with Lowell Bowman his devoted right hand man. Lacy was a true gentleman. He was kind. He was giving. He helped many people over the years. His warm, funny, storytelling personality will be sorely missed. My heartfelt condolences in this loss for his family and friends. He will be missed.
Larry Brady
November 15, 2022
With deep sympathy to Lowell's immediate and extended family.
Helen Thomas
November 15, 2022
My sincere condolences to Lacey's family and all who loved him. I only met and talked with him, once at the Diner, but I'll never forget him or the stories he told my sister and me about family and people we knew long ago and events in his life. I especially enjoyed hearing how he was backed as a young person by Lafayette Gardner to make his start in the cattle business. Such an amazing man! Such a loss to his family and the community.
Larry Huff
November 15, 2022
Sorry for your loss! He was a great cattle dealer and will be missed!
Jackie Galyean
November 15, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joyce Cox Goad
November 15, 2022
I am so sorry to hear about Lacy passing away. He will be missed by all. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers
JC and Connie Horton
November 15, 2022
We were saddened to hear of Lacy's home going. He contributed so much to the community and will be greatly missed. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
Dennis & Sue Ward
November 15, 2022
Dreama & Family. Lacy was a true Icon in our community. He was a client must most importantly a FRIEND. I bet I spoke with him 50 times in the last 60 days. He was very smart and had a knack for knowing how to divide property to get it ready to sell as well as developing subdivisions. He would call me most every Saturday afternoon to see how the auction went that day. I would tell him fine and he would say "well good." I already miss him. He loved his family very much and was proud of each of you. He really loved and appreciated Lowell as well as Tanner. He is going to be missed by many people. Peace & blessings to all of you.
Hayden Brooks
November 15, 2022
Even though I didn´t know Mr.Bowman, he was a very nice person, I bet he would tell me stories if I ask but I didn´t and now I feel so guilty not asking and I´m so sorry he won´t be here anymore but he is in a better place and he is with god now and I bet he is so happy to see the lord and I will always pray for you guys and I hope that you guys get better and I hope you have a great day every day.
James David Jennings
November 15, 2022
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Bowman family.
Randy Lineberry
November 15, 2022
May God bless .
Debra Jean Webb
November 15, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss, so many good memories of Lacy at the Shenandoah Restaurant back in the day! I know that he will be greatly missed, family & friends are in my prayers!
HILDA ANDERSON
November 14, 2022
Jill & families, We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers.
Love you, Eddie & Hilda Anderson
Teresa Dalton
November 14, 2022
Our deepest condolences to ALL of Lacy’s family. Lacy was on of a kind. Lacy will be missed by many people.
Eugene &Sandy Branscome
November 14, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Wanda Pinion
November 14, 2022
There is so much i could say regarding Lacy but to just sum it up in a few words, he was a friend to me and so many others. Always enjoyed my conversations with him over the last 30 years that I have know him. Praying for comfort and healing for all of you.
Lloyd edwards
November 14, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Evelyn Burbridge
November 14, 2022
Dreama, Jill, and all your family, I am saddened to hear of Lacy's passing. He was a unique, kind and very smart man who loved his family above all else. Many people have special memories of his kindness. He will surely be missed.
Connie Nester
November 14, 2022
Dreama and family so sorry to hear of Lacy passing prayers for all the family,
Kevin Rutherford
November 14, 2022
Although I never knew him, I knew he was quite a man. His right hand man is my brother-in-law Lowell Bowman, and I send love and condolences from my wife and I to him and my sister Kelly and to the whole Bowman family. Lowell and Kelly spoke of him often so I know how much they loved and respected him, I know he will be greatly missed.
Glenna Joyce
November 14, 2022
Sympathy and prayers extended to the entire family.
Ruth Hall
November 14, 2022
Dreama and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Lacy. Prayers for the family.
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