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Michael Bowman

1945 - 2016

Michael Bowman obituary, 1945-2016

BORN

1945

DIED

2016

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Craig Funeral Home

1475 Old Dixie Highway

Saint Augustine, Florida

Michael Bowman Obituary

Michael Bowman, 71, left this crazy world on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in St. Augustine, Florida, surrounded by family. He was known as "Mike" to his friends and "Pops" by his grandkids.
Mike was born Sept. 25, 1945, in Ironton, Ohio, to Elmer and Mary Bowman. He was full of heart from the beginning and dedicated much of his life to the United States Army. He served two tours in Vietnam and was awarded various honorable medals, including the Purple Heart and presidential medal. He loved his country and his family. Most days you could see Mike cruising the streets on his Harley visiting his favorite local spots.
Mike will be missed by his wife, Kathleen Bowman, and children, Ivy Bowman, Chad Bowman, Amanda Medford, Johnny Bowman, Michael Bowman and Angelina Taylor. "Pops" will also be leaving behind his six grandchildren, Sage Clarkson, Isiah Clarkson, Seth Bowman, Noah Doyle, Nallah Clarkson and Mya Doyle, and great-grandson Josiah Clarkson.
Those of you who know Mike, know he would like to be remembered for his witty and sarcastic humor, and although he will be greatly missed, the family believes they will have one hardcore angel by their side watching over them.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Craig Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers family asked that donations be made to the Paralyzed Veterans Association.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by St. Augustine Record from Dec. 20 to Dec. 21, 2016.

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Kelly Njenga

January 23, 2017

RIP

Kelly Njuguna

January 23, 2017

Rip mr bowman your humor and personality will never be forgotten

Sherry and Phillip Alexander

December 24, 2016

Kathy and family,
know that our hearts and prayers are with you. We are so very sorry for your loss.

December 23, 2016

Thanks for your service

Jackie Leighton

December 23, 2016

Thinking of Kathy and her family in my thoughts and prayers.

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