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WIlliam Bowne Obituary
William Albert Bowne, 86, was united with his Lord and Savior on Dec. 29, 2024. His deep faith provides a great deal of strength, comfort and peace for his family.
Bill earned a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University. Following his graduation from college, Bill served his country in the U.S. Army.
He and his young family returned to his hometown of Ionia, Mich., where he spent much of his career in the family business, American Chemical Supply Company.
He was a committed witness through Gideon's International and preached as pulpit supply throughout West Michigan.
Bill volunteered as a driver for the Commission on Aging and was actively involved in church life.
Bill enjoyed spending the warmer months in Glenn Shores and traveling/boondocking out west in their RV.
He was an avid runner and even ran 40 miles (in one day) to celebrate his 40th birthday. Later in life, he transitioned to walking and could regularly be found on the roads near the family cottage.
He is survived by his wife; Dixie, his four children; Andy (Ruth) Bowne, Jason (Debbie) Bowne, Becky (Troy) Hoople, and Josh (Michelle) Bowne, Lisa Dotson and Jeff (Carol) Boone, his grandchildren; Michael and Elizabeth Bowne, Daniel (Jean) Fahey, Jessica Fahey, Jillian (Reno) Rodriguez, Jaycob (Angel) Lewis, Gavin Hoople, Adelaide and Wyatt Bowne, Krystina Dotson, seven great-grandchildren, his sister, Joan Smith and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first wife; Judith, siblings; Clement James Bowne, Warren Robert Bowne, Beverly Watson and his parents; Jay and Marjorie Bowne.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Jan. 2 at the Pullman Bible Church, 5508 109th Avenue, Pullman, Mich., with the funeral service immediately following at noon.
Memorial contributions in William's honor may be made to Gideon's International, 11532 Parkview Drive, Plymouth, MI 48170 or Pullman Bible Church.
Kindly share your thoughts on the family's online guest book at www.starksfamily fh.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel – Starks Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, 269-637-0333.
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