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Joseph Bowie Obituary
BOWIE JOSEPH FRANCIS BOWIE "Joe" (Age 46) On April 30, 2009 of Laurel. Beloved son of Daphne Eileen (Webster) and John Thomas Bowie; father of Nicholas Irving Bowie. Also survived by two sisters and four brothers. Relatives and friends may call at The Tabernacle Church, 11601 South Laurel Drive, Laurel, MD 20708 on Friday, May 8 from 9:30 to 11 a.m., where a funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Interment MD National Memorial Park, Laurel, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area, Development Office, BBBSNCA, 10210 Greenbelt Road, Suite 900, Lanham, MD 20706. Please sign the Washington Post online register book or place tributes at Facebook.com. Arrangements by Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Bowie
Daphney (Rice) Waggoner
May 17, 2009
To the Bowie Family, I mourn your loss and my family's prayers are added for your comfort at this difficult time. We may never understand how God moves in our lives, the people's whose lives we touch or how we will be remembered. But we can be comforted in knowing that God is always in control.
Joe is in a better place now, and I pray comfort and peace to all those that he has left behind.
God Bless you All!
Daphney (Rice) Waggoner
Laurel High School
Class of 1983
Craig Bellofatto
May 14, 2009
I would like to extend my sympathy to the Bowie family. You have been in my thoughts and prayers.
Joe, I don't remember where and when we first got to know each other but I'm glad we did and that you called me friend. Despite not seeing each other much, you always had a way of making me feel like we were best friends. With your great smile and laugh, I'm sure everyone you were with felt the same way. There was no b.s. to you Joe and I loved that. I already knew that you had a big heart after you had reached out to me after my mother had passed but I have since learned it was far larger than I had thought. You are one of a kind Joe and I will never forget you nor will I ever met another one like you for the rest of my days. Keep them in line up there Joe and I hope to see you again. R.I.P. my friend.
Monica Daley
May 12, 2009
Peppy - what a name and how good of a match was that! Your momma knew something about you early on! You were a person who lived life with such verve and passion! Peppy described you to a "T"! Although I didn't see you often, you will be sorely missed because that laugh was so contagious and that hug made you feel so good. I am so sad that you are gone but know that I am such a fan of yours because you stepped out there and did things that I would never dare to dream. You were a good guy who took care of his own and others as well. You made your mark and touched so many while doing so and that is something special. Now that you have made your mark, it's time for you to rest. Receive your reward now and be with the Master, take your crown and don your robe, sit down beside Him and talk for as long as you want. Rest in peace and know that you will never be forgotten. (Save me a seat up there!) Many blessings and much comfort to my cousins. Love Monnie
Reggie Staton
May 12, 2009
Many years has passed and you continued
being a good person with a big heart. You'll truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.
Steven Spikes
May 11, 2009
I will never have another squat partner like you.We had great times around the gym and at play around Laurel.Everyone in the Laurel area knew you or knew of you.I never met a person that didn't like you. You will be missed greatly by all that came in contact with your smile or your bigger than big heart.God speed Joe.
Berlinda Hailey
May 11, 2009
I was shock to hear of Joe's passing from my 12 year old grandson (who was crying). I gave him a big hug and told him that Joe was a GOOD person and will truely be missed. He's in a better place.
Janet Brooks
May 11, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I just so happened to look at the paper this morning and all I could see was this beautiful smile that brought back memories of a person that was loved by me and many people at Champions Billiards. Heaven is rejoicing to have Joe there.
Troi G (Magic Q)
May 8, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Victor Franklin
May 8, 2009
Joe , I'll never forget your cheerful smile and laugh. We didn't see each other much after high school , but when we did we always spoke. You were the kind of man who people looked up to and respected. I'm really going to miss knowing you're not with us anymore.
Ricky & Tracy Staton
May 8, 2009
What a great loss to all who knew him but a blessing to have been able to cross paths with Joe; who was ambitious, funny, kind, gentle and a great friend to all! The restaurant/catering world has loss someone truly extraordinary!
He will be greatly missed by the WSSC Family. Our continued thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Marcus Colbert
May 8, 2009
To my uncle Joe, Man you where my first Dad. you taught me how to be a man. I remember last year when you took me down to college and checked out everything and everyone, man that meant the world to me and it still does. Uncle Joe you taught me all I know so all I can do now is try to be half of the man that you where to me.
Ben & Wilhemina Smith
May 7, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Tom Cook
May 7, 2009
Wow, we just heard and what a tremendous loss. I worked with Joe at IHOP in Laurel back in 78-79. We remember his amazing smile and ability to light up a room of people. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of his friends and family.
Randy Maddox
May 7, 2009
Joe was a terrific guy and memorable student in my history class. He was always cheerful and enthusiastic. He had a laugh that made everybody else around him happy too. I am very saddened to hear of his passing and I offer my deepest sympathy to his family. He was a special guy, one of a kind.
Paul Jones
May 7, 2009
To the best brother-in-law ever, Joe will be missed tremendously. Joe would give you the shirt off of his back. He was just that kind of guy. There is no doubt that he is looking down from heaven at all of us he has touched in some way. Whether it was with a wonderful smile or joke, or knowledgeable wisdom. Joe was like a living almanac full of knowledge. Rest in peace.. Love you man!!!
Tracy (Martin) Simpson
May 7, 2009
Years have passed, but one can never forget the joy and happiness that Joe carried. A lover of laughter and family is how I remember him. Forever in our midst will be his memory, forever in Heaven his soul will rest.
Deborah Briscoe
May 7, 2009
Joseph was a great man, and my thoughts and prayer goest out to the family. He's in a better place now, smiling down on us.
Cathy Brooks-Coleman
May 7, 2009
Joe (Peppy) was a beautiful person. Always smiling and joking around whenever I saw him. He would always ask me Cuz is everything alright? I know seeing him and him asking me that I will trully miss! Didn't get to see you much but when I did I know you had a smile and a big hug for me. I know you are at rest and just up there cooking for the Lord! Rest in peace!
Eileen
May 7, 2009
I worked with Joe years ago at Horn & Horn and can still see that huge smile and the even bigger heart - a wonderful, wonderful man. I am saden to hear of his passing, my thoughts and prayers are with all his family and friends.
May 7, 2009
Dear Family - my heart hurts for you all on your lost - I will keep you all in my prayers - and to my departed cousin, know you were and always will be loved, and you will be truly missed - Deborah D. Jewell-Pratt
May 7, 2009
Our heart felt sympathy is extended to your family in the lost of your love one - Be assured that God is with you - he will not leave you nor forsake you - Hold on to his unchanging hand - Elton and Barbara Jewell
Joe johnston
May 7, 2009
Joe my friend, I will miss you. Rest in peace.
DeAna Borza
May 7, 2009
All memories from Laurel High with Joe make me smile!His laughter and kindness made the world a better placed. His memory will last forever and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers our with all that knew and loved him.
Chris Timberlake
May 7, 2009
Joes family, May you find the comfort in God that Joe is in a great place,of the fond memeories of his time here,that he touched so many and he was a good friend to all and will be missed sorely.
Joe, I will miss hanging out and talking barbecue recipes,football, etc. even though I hated your Miami, and will remember the huge beautiful smile and the great chef you were. We will see you again.
Theresa Ball
May 6, 2009
Well what can I say, Joe was everywhere. The Turtle, the stadiums, the bars, driving limo's, catering...you name it Joe did it!!! What a amazing person & a funny guy! You will be truely missed!!! God bless his family & friends....
Dennis Lambert
May 6, 2009
Miss Me, But Let Me Go
Author Unknown.
When I come to the end of the road,
and the sun has set for me.
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little but not too long,
and not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that was once shared.
Miss me, but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take,
and each must go alone.
Its all a part of the masters plan,
a step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart,
go to the friends we know.
Bear your sorrow in good deeds.
Miss me,but let me go.
Judy Bullock Family
May 6, 2009
His SMILE will NEVER be forgotten. My pray's are with the family.
Bonnie Miller
May 6, 2009
RIP Joe...just added me to your Facebook a couple of weeks ago
Tammy Holder
May 6, 2009
How painful it has been to realize that such a wonderful, positive, loving friend has passed. I not only had the pleasure of knowing Joe from Laurel High but I was fortunate enough to work with him out of the Gaithersburg Depot for WSSC. He always was my "protector"...as a female in a male dominated job he made sure I was respected. THANK YOU JOE. I will never forget our days of bragging about our kids. Bless you and may God comfort your family.
Greg Hall
May 6, 2009
Joe, I will miss you my friend, I'll miss your laugh and your crazy smiles. I'll look back with fondness on our time in Laurel High School, playing football, living the dream, becoming men, sharing stories about life and enjoying the company of good friends. Rest well big fella and know that your time here counted and you'll be missed immensely!
May 6, 2009
Peppy I don’t know how you got that nickname but how it fitted you. That’s all I knew you by. You were energetic, jovial, always smiling. You were like a Dennis the Menace to me. You would appear out of no where with always a smile wanting to get in the car. I never knew where you came from (smile). When you grew up you grew up so big and handsome when I saw you and you still had the same Peppy smile and a hug I will never forget. Your hugs were so warm that your job in heaven should be at the gate to hug everyone that enters. It seems you touch a lot of lives and that is what life was about. You are present with the Lord what a rest.
God will comfort us as we morn the missing of you. Love you.
Your cousin Michele Brooks Davis
Cheri DeSarno
May 6, 2009
Joe, you were one of my many "big brothers". I'll always remember growing up with you around the house. Your great smile, contagious laugh, and heart of gold will be missed! I am so fortunate to have known you. xoxo Cheri Pritchard DeSarno
Frank Walker
May 6, 2009
I worked with Joe over 20 years ago and am very sorry to hear of his passing. We had some great times at work that I'll never forget, and I'm glad that I got to see him again recently. He was just that kind of a guy that you never forget. Rest in Peace Buddy.
Bonnie & Dale Carpenter
May 6, 2009
Joe you will truly be missed. Rest in Peace!
Joan Thompson Wilson
May 6, 2009
Wow. I just chatted with Joe a month ago on Facebook. Big ole teddy bear.
Roni Daley-Sanders
May 6, 2009
Peppy, your smiling face and joking ways will be missed,you were a cool cuz!! May your soul rest and find peace in Heaven in the waiting arms of the Lord.
Donna Hammond
May 6, 2009
I am sorry to hear about a great guy like Joe passing. I felt like I knew him personally. He was great friend of my brother Paul Hammond, who loved him dearly. To hear my brother cry he had to have meant a lot to him. Joe is in a beautiful resting place and some day we'll meet. The Hammond family
Kenneth Adams
May 6, 2009
Joe was a true friend and a man of his word. You could always count on him. He was a rare breed of a person. We need more like him. He will be missed.
Marcia Love
May 6, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I will never forget him. Joe ALWAYS had a smile on his face and was always laughing. He was truly a sweet and gentle man. My prayers are with Joe's family.
Sherry Jacobs
May 6, 2009
Joe (PEPPY to me) always tried to play "Mr. Tough Guy" but we all knew you weren't anything but a big, loveable, cuddly teddy bear!
You were always helpful when ever you could be and we'll miss you Cou!
With much Love . . . rest peacefully.
Vivian Morgan Boyd
May 6, 2009
Joe told people he had a thing where he would not hug females. So one day he was sitting with his back to me and I grabbed and hugged him from behind. He fought a little then he gave in and held my hands and he looked at me like a cuddly Teddy bear and said, Thanks, I needed that. We became closer friends after that and he would give me an occasional bear hug when he saw me. My prayers are with the Family and friends.
Sophia Capelle
May 6, 2009
I worked with Joe at WSSC and I will always remember him as a great guy who made the best barbeque...ever! I am sorry to hear of his passing and may he rest in peace.
Danney & Lisa Thomas
May 6, 2009
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
kevin Gentry
May 6, 2009
God bless you and your family. I never told you Joe but you were a person that I always looked up to. Always admired the way you handled yourself and the way you develpoed relationships. If I became half the person you were, then I was successful. I will always cherish what we had together and will shed tears for you daily...Kevin Gentry
Joyce Thompson
May 6, 2009
As you treasure the memories in your hearts, be assured of the love and prayers of family and friends. Also, take comfort from God's word, the Bible to bring hope and sustain your during this most difficult time. 2 Cor. 1:3&4
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