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Andrew Bowers Obituary
BOWERS, Jr., 64
Publix Corporation
Retired
LAKELAND - Andrew Bowers, Jr., 64, a Lakeland resident, who was born & reared in Greenwood, Florida, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tues., Aug. 10, 2010 of heart failure at LRMC.
He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Bowers. He enjoyed 45 wonderful years of marriage to Debra Bowers.
He retired after 30 years of service with Publix Corp. in 2007. He was a faithful member of New Bethel AME Church where he served previously as an Usher. He served in many capacities in the Masonic family. As a member of Lakeland Masonic Lodge # 52, he served as Most Worshipful Master for 3 terms and was a 32nd Degree Mason.
He leaves to cherish his memories, a devoted wife, Debra Bowers, precious daughter, Michelle Bowers Johnson (Tyrone); his dedicated mother, Suzanna Bowers; a host of brothers & sisters; 3 wonderful grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Wake Service will be held Friday, 5-7 pm at New Bethel AME Church. Funeral Service will be Saturday, 11 am at the Church.
H.W. Oldham Funeral Home, Lakeland.
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Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Bowers
Tyrone & Benita Wilson
August 22, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Joseph & Margaret Garvin
August 21, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
August 21, 2010
Michelle my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time. Your faith and memories will help you through. God Bless....
Dotti Pfister and Family.
Mary Oldham
August 21, 2010
We send our love and condolences to The Bowers Family. He was a nice fun loving person and he will be greatly missed.
The Oldham Family
August 21, 2010
Mrs. Bowers our thoughts and prayers are with you and Michelle. Mr. Bowers or "Jake" as you called him will be dearly missed. We appreciate all the time you and your husband spent with Delmarco. With love, The Willis family ~Marc,Raquel,Marquel and Delmarco,Jr.
MUDDHEAD
August 21, 2010
FROM THE HEART GRANDPA I LOVE YOU SOOOOOO MUCH.... I JUST DONT UNDERSTAND IM CONFUSED I MEAN I CANT EVEN EXPLAIN HOW I FEEL BUT THE PAIN IS UNBAERIBLE. IM SO GLAD U GOT TO FEEL YOUR FIRST GREAT GRANDCHILD KICK AND U WAS SO WRIGHT SHE DOES HAVE A STRONG KICK. PAPA UM CRYING WRIGHT NOW TRYNA WRIGHT THIS LETTER TO U BUT I KNOW U WANT ME TO BE STRONG AND TAKE CARE OF THE FAMILY JUST AS YOU WOULD HAVE THANK YOU FOR MAKING ME THE MAN I AM TODAY. ITS A MILLION AND ONE THINGS I WANT TO TELL YOU BUT IM LOST YOU AND UNCLE MICHAEL JUST LOOK OUT FOR ME PLEASE I LOVE THE BOTH OF YOU DEARLY YOUR GRANDSON AND NEPHEW TERRANCE... OR AS U(GRANDPA) WOULD HAVE CALLED ME...
Edith Thomas
August 20, 2010
We were sorry to hear about your lost Mrs. Debra be strong. Our prayers are with you. Love Edith, Maya,Renard & Trumaine.
Regina Williams
August 20, 2010
To Debra, Michelle, Augusta, and the entire Bowers family, my heart was saddened to hear about Mr. Jake Bowers. My sincere prayers are with you during this time. "Weeping may endure for the night but joy will come in the morning".
Willie "Dickie" & Mary Gibson, Past Master Lakeland Masonic Lodge #52
August 20, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Nicole Brown
August 20, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Terry Rambert Strong
August 20, 2010
To the family of Andrew Bowers...Please find comfort in the arms of our Heavenly Father. When you say, "I'm not able", God says, "I am able." IICorinthians 9:8 Yes, you've lost a husband, father, son, & brother but if know the Lord you know that you will see him again one day.
MAURICE DAVIS
August 20, 2010
MAY GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY STAY STRONG FROM
MAURICE DAVIS JR.
tamika seeden
August 20, 2010
May GOD comfort you and your family sending my deepest sympathy
Annie Ruth Campbell
August 20, 2010
Our prayers are with you and your entire family from Annie Ruth Campbell and family and Chris Frankliin
Don Lockard& Marie Giberson
August 20, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Dayatra Sweet-Smith
August 20, 2010
Michelle, our prayers of peace and comfort are with you and your family. Hold on to the Love that Mr.Bowers has shared and take the time to give it back. Class of 1983
Cheryl Boddie
August 19, 2010
May God bring comfort and peace to you all at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
David & Debbie Cobb
August 19, 2010
Michelle, Our prayers are with you and your entire family.
Martha Graham Lux
August 19, 2010
Debra, Michelle ,Earlene and to the rest of the bereaved family. My deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers are with you in your time of lost. Be encouraged, remember to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord...in christ. Love Martha Graham lux
August 19, 2010
I am so sorry to learn of Andrew's passing. We worked together at Traman Corporation many years ago. I remember when Andrew left to go to work for Publix. The most vivid memory that I have of him is that funny little laugh of his, his smile and those beautiful white teeth. I was so happy to read of his Christian walk.
I know that you will miss him greatly but there is peace in knowing that we will all meet again someday.
Love in Christ,
Becky Pipkin Bryant
Melissa Williams
August 19, 2010
My heart is truly broken at the loss of my dear Uncle Jake (Handsome). I will truly miss you and I love you dearly.
The Staff of H.W. Oldham Funeral Home
August 19, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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