William Jesse "Bill" Bowman

William Jesse "Bill" Bowman obituary, Tompkinsville, KY

William Jesse "Bill" Bowman

William Bowman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Yokley-Trible Funeral Home on Jan. 19, 2026.
William Jesse "Bill" Bowman, 65, of Tompkinsville, KY, passed away Friday, January 16th, at home peacefully surrounded by family.

Bill was born in Tompkinsville, KY on May 18, 1960, a son of the late Geraldean (Hume) and Willie Bowman.

Bill was a former Beldon employee. He was a member of Hagan's Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with family and especially loved being "Pop" to his grandson, Briar.

Bill is survived by a daughter, Dr. Laura Inabnitt, and husband, Shawn, of Tompkinsville, KY; a son, Brock Bowman, and wife, Megan, of Tompkinsville, KY; one grandson, Briar Jesse Inabnitt.

Bill is also survived by a sister, Teresa Carter, and husband, Dr. Tony, of Tompkinsville, KY.

Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Jesse Tanner Bowman.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 19th at Yokley Trible Funeral Home in Tompkinsville, KY, with burial to follow at Monroe County Memorial Lawn.

Visitation is Sunday, 4-8 p.m., and Monday, 8:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m. at Yokley Trible Funeral Home.

Pallbearers- Nick Carter, Ben Carter, Clayton Carter, Justin Gearlds, Finn Gearlds, Jerry Bowman, Joseph Bowman and Kole Bowman.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's memory may be made to Backpack Program or Hosparus Health.

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