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Donald Bowman Obituary
LAUREL FORK, Va. — Donald Yancy Bowman, 82, of Laurel Fork, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2013, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Bowman was born in Lilly Brock, W.Va., to the late Yancy and Eithel Weddle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Rex Bowman. Survivors include his wife, Ala Deane Bowman of the home; godchildren, Kenny Bowman, Cory Bowman, Casy Bowman and Chase Bowman, all of Laurel Fork; sister-in-law, Vida Bowman of Hillsville; and many other special family members. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2013, at 1 p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel with Pastor Stewart Childress officiating. Burial will follow in the Jonah Marshall Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. A guestbook is available online by visiting www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.
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BOWMAN DONALD
July 18, 2013
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS..HE WAS A VERY GOOD MAN. BILL TURNEY MOUNY AIRY NC
July 18, 2013
Sorry for your loss.
July 17, 2013
J.W. and I send our sincere sympanthy; Don was a great man; we both enjoyed working with him; he and J.W. were great friends. J.W. & Judy Cassell,35 Lee Street, Bland, Virginia 24315
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