ROBERT BOWMAN Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Tamara
August 16, 2013
I will always remember the moments we shared!!!
Love, Peace, and happiness to the family!!!
RIP
Melisa "Keisha" Branham
July 5, 2013
My heart has been hurting since I got the news .... You are going to be missed way more than you could ever imagine. My prayers are with your family and I pray The Lord keeps them !!! You def made my move to Richmond a good one lol many many many laughs ! Always carrying that smile in my heart! Rest Easy Smurf!
June 14, 2013
Just a thought that I will always remember, that the only time that I did see Smurf without a smile and that is this picture
Shelley woodson
June 7, 2013
To the family of smurf my prayers r with u. He touched my heart and i know he is looking down and smiling at yall. May peace be among you. He will be missed.
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Timeka Dixon
June 4, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
2 Timothy 4:6-8
Otis Mitchell
June 3, 2013
Kia & Family
May God be with you. Find comfort in knowing that Heaven can heal all of our sorrows.
Rosetta Shaw
June 2, 2013
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Walter Robinson
June 2, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the children during this difficult time.
Walter Robinson
Tracy Bryce
June 1, 2013
"O My God!!" Smurf, was the ring barrier at my wedding to his cousin. Rawhide and family May
God give you strength during this time "and he will" of bereavement, God Bless You All.
Hannah 26 Sharon Jones & Mariah & Sarah Jefferson
June 1, 2013
Rawhide, I know no words can express to grief that you feel right now. But please remember earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Hold on to God's unchanging hand & it will get better. Love you!
Andrea Trent
May 31, 2013
Lord have mercy, Rawhide and family my heart aches for you all. Peace be with you during this very difficult time!
Norma Daniel
May 31, 2013
May God's Blessing cover the Bowman family.
Norma Daniel
teacher at Marin Luther King Middle School
Dawnsherra Coe
May 31, 2013
To the Bowman Family, I want to send my prayers and condolences to you during this difficult time."SMURF" you will truly be missed and never forgotten.
Tawanda winston
May 31, 2013
You will truly b missed old friend can't beleive your gone but u will neva b forgotten.prayers go out to u and your family The Winston family from 27th street
earl jasper
May 31, 2013
my deepest sympathy to the family!
Chell
May 31, 2013
My prayers goes out to the Bowman Family...Smurf will be truly miss. May GOD bless you and be with each and everyone of you see you through this hard time...
C JOHNSON
May 31, 2013
MY SINCERE PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MAY GOD BE WITH YOU
THE DIXON AND EATON FAMILY
May 30, 2013
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY
Jennifer Cooper
May 30, 2013
To Ms. Bowman and Family: I pray that you take comfort in knowing that the thoughts and prayers of many people are with you during this difficult time. May God's peace comfort and sustain you, and abide in your hearts.
Aquilla Andrews
May 30, 2013
To Ms.Rawhide, Sakia, and the Bowman family I will keep you in my prayers. I wil always remember Smurf smile. Know that God have you all in his hand. I'll
stephanie taylor
May 30, 2013
So sorry for your loss,my prayers are with the family
Deborah Brooks
May 30, 2013
Sistar Rawhide and Robert,
I am truely sorry to learn of your loss of your son and I extend my sincere condolences to you and your family.
I will continue to lift you up in prayer.
Heather Dawson
May 30, 2013
I teach Mr Bowman's son Raiquan and my heart goes out to him and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with all...
May 30, 2013
Saundra, We are Praying for your strength and uplifting in the days ahead. We see how loved Robert was and hope the kind words can help you make it one step at a time. We love you and will continue to Pray for you. Esther Chapter No. 23, HL Harris Chapter No. 77, Arlington Chapter No. 173, Pride of Fairfax Chapter No, 225, Evening Star Chapter No. 228, Grace Chapter No. 239 and Lincoln Chapter No. 242. In Sympathy GDDO Cassandra Barnes and district Council No. 26 OES
Patricia Monroe
May 30, 2013
With heart felt sympathy to the Bowman family, may you find peace during this difficult time. Words cannot express all that is in my heart to say to you. From one mother's heart to another mother, much love.
Patricia & Koosie
EBONY TAYLOR
May 30, 2013
To Mrs. Rawhide, It's painful to loose someone whom you hold very near and dear to your heart as you did Smurf, I just pray that you remember him for his good times, his flaws, his everything because as long as his children live and you have memories he'll always be here, just out of your reach but forever in your heart. So when ever you get down, call for his babies, don't let his departure from this earth be the end of his story, his children need to know the whole story of who their dad was and is. It's gonna feel like a lifetime but eventually time will heal your wounds, If you need anything, I'm here neighbor.
The Elmore Family
May 30, 2013
Rawhide and the Bowman Family:
We were so saddened to hear of Smurf's passing. We have known Smurf since he was "knee high" to a "Smurf". Our prayers are with you and your entire family. God will be with you all during this time and in the days to come. We love you.
lakeisha sims
May 30, 2013
I loved u like a brother, I can't believe your gone. U were a good father to my nephew as far as I can remember n I'm forever grateful to u for always being there RIP
Tamika Stokes
May 30, 2013
May God Be with Smurf Family in this time of Grief, may the Lord comfort your hearts, He was loved and will be missed by many. Mrs Bowman and kids stay strong God is a Healer and will heal all the open wounds during this difficult time. May God bless you
May 30, 2013
To The Bowman Family,Im so sorry to hear about your lost and my prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Janequa Winston
May 30, 2013
To the Bowman Family,
My heart and prayers go out to ya'll for the lost of your love one. I know this time is not easy to go through but keep ya'll head up for the strength of my dear friend Smurf..... he is watching down and over ya'll smiling.... R.I.P. Smurf gone but will never be forgotten
Maurice & Martenia Jefferson
May 30, 2013
Rawhide,Kia,and children, may God bless you and keep you in his loving arms of comfort. Let God deep love and understanding help you in your grief. For he is there to ease the pain and bring relief. My prayers are with you. May God bless you.
Shanney Washington
May 30, 2013
R.I.p
Yashica Dennis
May 30, 2013
TO Charnte' and the Bowman Family,
You all are deeply in my thoughts and prayers in this time. May god be with you.
Sincerely, Shica
May 30, 2013
We are so so sorry for the lost of your son the pain is deep within our hearts and my prayers are with you Rawhide miss pearl ,robert and all his family and children love Winky and Tiffany Lee
Ava Armstrong
May 30, 2013
Ms. Bowman,
I am so very sorry to hear of your sons passing. Know that God is ever present in all things.
Sincerely,
Ava Robinson Armstrong
Tanika
May 30, 2013
This was a total shock..my childhood friend I wnt never forget that smile & that laugh...To the family u all are in my prayer....Smurf may u R.I.P.
Tanika
May 30, 2013
This was a total shock..my childhood friend I wnt never forget that smile & that laugh...To the family u yall are in my prayer....Smurf may u R.I.P.
Alita Toliver
May 30, 2013
To The Bowman Family,
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort your tomorrow. May the blessings of love be upon you, May its peace abide with you, May its essence illuminate your heart, Now and forever more.... Peace, Prayers and blessings.Remembering you and Smurf in our minds and in our hearts.Gone but will never be forgotten...
Love, Alita & Butt-Butt(Lil Adryan)
ANN POSTELL
May 30, 2013
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY TAE HOWELL,MAUDIE HOWELL & ANN POSTELL
Shannon Hargrove
May 30, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. I didn't k now him well but I've known his sister for many years and when I was around him. He was a very mild manner person. Rip Smurf gone but not forgotten
Alonzo& Ta'Neshia Ford
May 30, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May GOd comfort you in your time of loss.
Annette Manuel
May 30, 2013
Sadly missed along lifes way,quietly remembered everyday.No longer in our life to share,but in our hearts,your always there...R.I.P Smurf ....
Deborah Earley
May 30, 2013
To the Bowman Family, hold on to Gods word he will see you through, my prays go to you and your family.
Jeanette Parris
May 30, 2013
Sandra & Family, sorry to hear of the loss of your son. may God continue to Bless you and help you through the dark days ahead but he will guide you and keep you.
cheese burger
May 30, 2013
I send my deepest condolences to the family my prayers are with you.
Shanette Harris
May 30, 2013
It's like we spent most of our childhood playing,laughing and joking around together but not much of our adulthood but it's funny how you'll always hold a place in my heart. R.I.P SMURF,love you... My condolence goes out to all your family and friends affected by your departure.
Mabel Baker-Cosby
May 30, 2013
Rawhide and "Smurf" family members,as time goes by, may you be comforted by the memories, support and love of your family and friends. My deepest condolences and prayers. May Gods Grace continue to be with each of you in your time of sorrow.
May 30, 2013
Margaret Brooks Johnson
Gloria Carmichael
May 30, 2013
Saundra,
May you find strength in your faith and comfort in God's love. I am praying for you and your family.
Yvonne White
May 30, 2013
God Bless You and Bring You Comfort
MYRNA WASHINGTON
May 30, 2013
SANDRA SORR YTO HEAR ABOUT THE PAASSING OF YOUR SON I REMEMBER YOU SPEAKING OF HIM OFTEN WHEN WE WORKED TOGETHER AT (PHILIP MORRIS) ALTRIA
GOD BLESS YOU.
MYRNA WASHINGTON
Cheryl Tolliver
May 30, 2013
Some people enter into your life, some times just for a short time but can leave you with memories that impact you ,for life time.Smurf you did just that for me with your smile. I want to thank you for those smiles, they came when I most needed them.To the Bowman GOD will help lead you through.
Cindy Gottschalk
May 30, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your son. May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time. Always hold on to those special memories you have of Smurf. May God bless each of you.
Marie Poteat
May 29, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
valeria Harrison
May 29, 2013
My heart is heavy due to your passing but i know that you r in a better place (NO MORE WORRRIES).....U r no longer here in the FLESH but your SPIRIT will live forever!!! Love You..RIParadise!!!
Jermaine Lewis
May 29, 2013
Rest in Paridise Smurf You was a real dude and always will be remembered.We was just in club together Friday,now your gone.Life is a trip like that sometimes but God got us so till I see u again homey Im go do it up for you.
Sandra Brown
May 29, 2013
Saundra I'm so sorry to hear bout Smurf. I know you can not believe that your baby is gone. We will keep you in our prayers and know that we are here for you in your time of need SBSB
Antoinette Cheatham
May 29, 2013
Words can not express my heart felt sympathy with your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you!!! Robert "Smurf" may you find comfort and peace in the bosom of our God. I'm gonna miss you friend . Love you R.I.P.
Carrie Henley
May 29, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Robert .He was like a son to me I am going to miss that wonderful smile of his . My prays are with the family. Coworker
Keithvette (Gilliam) Thompson
May 29, 2013
Kia & Family,
My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult loss. Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
KeeKee Nelson-Johnson
May 29, 2013
Smurf will be miss his
smile and sense of humor love you always. I pray the family find comfort in God through this hard time.
Kimberly Gaines
May 29, 2013
Rawhide, Kia and his children hold on to FAITH. GOD will see you all thru this. GOD has it all in control.
Paulette Robinson
May 29, 2013
Ms. Bowman and family, May the love of family and friends comfort you in your time of grief. You are all in my prayers.
Jessica Beatty
May 29, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time..Smurf had a smile that will always be remembered..so sad
Helen Miller
May 29, 2013
Sandra,my deepest sympathies for your loss of Smurf. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sheila Fitzgerald
May 29, 2013
To Smurf's family, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God comfort you and give you strength during such a difficult time.
andrea richardson
May 29, 2013
I am so Sorry to hear about smurf may god hold you'll hearts close in you'll time of sadness
SYLVIA SMALL
May 29, 2013
TO ROBERT BOWMAN AND FAMILY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS OF YOUR SON,WE KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS MUCH LOVE.McGuire VA Hospital Family.
Juanita Walker
May 29, 2013
Every day in some small way,
We miss you more than words can say ,In our hearts you will always stay Loved and remembered every day...to know Smurf,was to love him,i send my condolences to Miss Rawhyde,his children,& family..i will miss my friend dearly
Nicole Russell
May 28, 2013
It is when we come across times like these that we must accept what God allows and daily pull from his strength to help us through it. My thoughts and prayers are with you all . Ms. Rawhide ,Kia and Ki Ki remember there is no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. I love you all.
LaToyia Lewis
May 28, 2013
Smurf you will be forever missed...
velma Wiley
May 28, 2013
Sandra i will keep you in my prayer
Rob Glover
May 28, 2013
I would lik to Send my sympathy to the Mother an His children.U will be missed biy me even tho I left Richmond 2006 Rob with the Blk Cadillac sends you the family peace an prayers.
Poo
May 28, 2013
You will definitely be missed, and I will continue to keep you in my heart.
Jasmine Mayton
May 28, 2013
I send my deepest sympathy to the family in this time of loss. To know Smurf was to love him. He was a phenomenal person. I will keep you in my prayers...
Patricia Baker
May 28, 2013
To the family of Robert Bowman (smurf)we are sending our deepest sympathy for the loss of your love one, may God shines his light on your family to start the healing process.
Mrs.Patricia Baker an Family
demetrius smith
May 28, 2013
yo brah imma miss you.. u were a friend to me and kept me laughing.. you will be missed. meeko
Kee - Kee Blakely
May 28, 2013
Sorry to hear that Smurf has passed. My heart goes out to the family and love ones. God has better plans for him now that he with. To the family stay strong. In the time of need call on God he will be there always and forever. Just remember that battle its not yours its the Lords.
Gwen Love
May 28, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe. You have to believe that Smurf was here for a reason and your connection could never be broken
Josephine Terry
May 28, 2013
TO THE FAMILY OF ROBERT L.BOWMAN,I SEND MT DEEPEST SYMPATHY,I KNOW THESE ARE DIFFICULT TIMES FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES.PLEASE KNOW THAT GOD KNOW YOUR PAIN BECAUSE HE IS A REFUGE AND A STRONGHOLD,A GOD IN WHOM YOU CAN TRUST.[PS.91:2]I HOPE THIS BRINGS COMFORT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
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