Richard Bowman Obituary
age 81, of Magnolia, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026. He was born October 2, 1944, in Canton, a son of the late Warren and Dorotha (Hookway) Bowman. Dick was a 1963 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and retired in 2002 from Hilscher-Clarke as an electrician. He raised British White cattle on his family's 210-year-old farm and was a member of I.B.E.W. #540 in Canton. Dick enjoyed classic cars, but especially loved spending time with his family. He was a kind, hardworking, and humble man who was always willing to lend a hand and quietly put others before himself. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dale Bowman. He is survived by his wife, Lydia (DuBois) Bowman; one daughter, Leigh (Matt) Crone; two sons, Adam (Samantha) Bowman and Aaron (Macy) Bowman; one sister, Carol (Bruce) Bagley; and one brother, James (Janice) Bowman. Services will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home with his brother-in-law, Bruce Bagley, officiating. Interment will follow in Bowman Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 5:00–7:00 p.m. and Thursday from 10:00–11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Condolences may be left at: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com.
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Bonnie M Lantzer
February 3, 2026
Lydia and kids ,
My love , hugs , prayers and happy memories I share with so you can keep in your hearts . Dick was always getting after my Mom - especially one winter when the pond near the old house froze and it was loaded with all shapes and sizes of kids - some with skates and some just sliding with their boots on ! He grabbed mom and kinda played " snap the whip " and she fell down !!!!! Us Albery kids laughed , but poor Dick felt horrible ! And he felt worse when she ended up in traction in the hospital !LOL
I will miss his smile and twinkle in his eye.
Bonnie Albery Lantzer
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Franklin Albery
February 3, 2026
I'll see you later big brother. Can't forget all the good times we had growing up. Love you.
Randy and Linda(Brothers) Brown
February 3, 2026
You have our Deepest Sympathy. May all your Special Memories help you through this difficult time. My Dad was Chip Brothers who was also an electrician and Dick helped my Dad wire our house when we built in 1978. He thought the world of Dick. Dick will be missed but know you have him as your Guardian Angel.
Randy and Linda Brown
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