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Charles Calvin Bowie JR. (Age 85)
Charles Calvin Bowie, Jr. of North Potomac, MD lost his battle with cancer on December 23, 2023. Born on August 27, 1938, Charles earned a B.S. from University of the District of Columbia, attended grad school at George Washington University, and had a distinguished 34-year career in support of biomedical research at the National Institutes of Health. A proud veteran, he served in the U.S. Army. Charles is survived by his partner and best friend of 45 years, Yvonne du Buy, his son Charles C. Bowie, III (Jennifer), his daughter Charlene Clark, his sisters Barbara Bowens and Jennifer Hall (Willis), his brothers Michael Bowie (Audrey) and Donald Bowie (Ann), seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Calvin Bowie, Sr., his mother, Monterey M. Bowie, his brothers, Phillip and Stanley Bowie, his sister Monterey J. Bowie, and his daughter, Cheryl Bowie. In retirement Charles enjoyed seeing the world on smooth jazz cruises, fishing in the OBX, and cherished spending time with his loved ones and fur babies (cats). A private ceremony will be held in his memory. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your local hospice. Charles will be dearly missed by his family and friends. May he rest in peace.
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George and Deborah Fredericks
January 6, 2024
Our condolences to the family.Restin peace.
Linda Bryan
January 4, 2024
To the Bowie family: Please accept my sincerest and heartfelt condolences.
Linda Bryan
Jackie Thomas
January 1, 2024
Sending my heartfelt condolences to the Family. Charles will be greatly missed.
Mark and Sandra Fogle
December 31, 2023
We are so very sorry to hear he lost his battle. We send our deepest sympathy to you Yvonne, Chuck and Charlene
Nicole Terwey
December 30, 2023
I miss you, Uncle Charlie. We all do.
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