BOWMASTER, Ralph "Bucky" C., 93, of Goochland, died August 21, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Wyand Bowmaster; and two sons, Tom and Mike. He is survived by his two sons, Rick Bowmaster (Greg) and David Bowmaster (Melissa); and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Bucky retired from PPG Industries with over 30 years of service. He was a member of Richmond Lodge No. 10 A.F.A.M. and a 55-year member of St. Matthews United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 17 at St. Matthews United Methodist Church, 1706 St. Matthews Lane, Richmond, Va. 23233., with interment to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shiriner's Children's Hospital, to the ACCA Shrine Center at 1712 Bellevue Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227 in memory of Bucky Bowmaster.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Sep. 11, 2022.

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Judy Duarte

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My sympathy & prayers to Bucky's family. We worked together at Ukrop's at The Village. Bucky was one of the kindest gentlemen I have ever known. He had a quiet sense of humor & I enjoyed working with him.

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