Charles Richard "Ricky" Bowers

Charles Richard "Ricky" Bowers obituary, Sumter, SC

Charles Richard "Ricky" Bowers

Charles Bowers Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium on Oct. 9, 2024.

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Charles Richard "Ricky" Bowers, 62, died Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence.
Born November 17, 1961, in Sumter, he was a son of the late Clinton Franklin Bowers and the late Peggy Knight Bowers. He retired from Santee Print Works after forty-four years of service. He enjoyed relaxing in his mancave listening to classic rock music.
Survivors in addition to his wife of thirty years include a stepson, Tommy Warren of Sumter; siblings, Billy Bowers of Sumter, Darlene B. Robinson (Ray) of Cassatt, Libby Turner (William) of Sumter, and Steven Bowers, Sr. of Sumter; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 4 P.M. Friday in the Providence Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. Wayne McElveen officiating.

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