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ANTHONY W. BOWSER SR.
Anthony W. Bowser, Sr. "Tony" was the youngest child of the late Emily Wade and Leroy Joseph Bowser. Tony passed away April 5, 2023. Born and raised in Washington, DC, Tony graduated from Dunbar High School. He enlisted in the Marines right after high school. While deployed in Da Nang, South Vietnam, he suffered near fatal injuries in a skirmish, which earned him three Purple Hearts and left him permanently disabled at age 22. Becoming a member of Pythagoras Lodge No. 9, he found another brotherhood to which he could devote his life. He attained his 33rd degree and was most recently honored as Emeritus Grand Marshall. After 25 years of employment, Tony retired from the DC Public School System. He loved fishing, traveling, and watching all of the DC sports teams - most specifically the Commanders. Upon transition, his parents and six of his siblings were there to welcome him. He is survived by his three children and two siblings. He is "Pop Pop" to six grandchildren and several bonus grandchildren, "Uncle Tony" to a host of nieces and nephews, and cherished by other extended family and friends. Services will be held Tuesday, May 2, 2023, 6 to 8 p.m. at Pope Funeral Home, 5538 Marlboro Pike, District Heights, MD 20747.
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for Anthony Bowser
Sharon Young
April 22, 2024
A true friend. May the family continue to have comfort, peace and remember his kindness to all.
Sharon Young Wester
June 7, 2023
You were a changing force in my life. May you rest in God my Brother, my friend. Condolences to the Bowser Family. I hold you close and Dear to my heart
Sharon Young Wester
Pride of the East #19 Florida.
Susan Mbuthia
May 2, 2023
My sincere condolences to Bowser´s family. You taught me a lot as a new employee at GBMC hospital, always referred me as your favorite nurse, thank you for giving me an opportunity to serve you, missing you already. May you rest easy Anthony.
RN Susan M.
K. Taylor & Lindsay Family
May 1, 2023
Friendships, laughter, smiles, and even tears, evoke warm and everlasting memories of those we love. We thank God for the life and love of Tony Bowser, a dear brother, father, grandfather, cousin, and friend. Rest now in sweet peace...
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Gloria Saunders
April 30, 2023
My condolences to the Bowser family. I only knew Tony by pictures shared by my sister friend. But he will be missed.
Sandi
April 29, 2023
To the Bowser Family,
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Mark Brown
April 29, 2023
Tony was a great friend and brother. He will be greatly missed.
Ms. Terri Love
April 25, 2023
Dear Valeria and Family, in loving memory of your dad. I´m so sad for the loss of my friend, my heart is filled with wonderful and joyful memories of Tony. He´s gone now, but within my heart he will never be forgotten.
Val Bowser Crawford
April 25, 2023
Val Bowser Crawford
April 25, 2023
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