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Roy Bowman Obituary
Mr. Roy Lee Bowman, 62, of 2906 Emerson St., died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003, at his home. He was born July 3, 1940, in Forsyth County to Charles Poindexter and Blanche Wilson Bowman. He retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and was a member of the Winston-Salem Elks Lodge. Mr. Bowman is survived by his wife, Sandra Myers Bowman of the home; two daughters, Angela L. Bowman and husband, William Lunsford, of High Point and Jodie Bowman Long and husband, Tim, of Yadkinville; two stepgrandsons, Jeremy and Christopher Long; and two brothers, Robert Gray Bowman and Jack Eugene Bowman, both of Winston-Salem. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with the Rev. Danny Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour before the service. Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 1100-C S. Stratford Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 or Samaritan Baptist Church, 4800 Reid Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27107.
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Exalted Ruler Ed Seivers
February 19, 2003
Sandra,
On behalf of the Winston-Salem Elks Lodge #449. We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Roy's name will be written on the tablets of love and memory in our lodge and hearts.
Edgar Jaynes
February 19, 2003
To Angie, with whom I work, and to all the Bowman family, my condolences. All of you will be in my prayers for peace and acceptance in this difficult time.
Mark Hardison
February 18, 2003
While I never I had the pleasure of meeting Roy, I have had the pleasure of knowing his daughter, Angie. I have worked with Angie at Banner Pharmacaps for several years and consider her friend as well as coworker.
My deepest sympathy and condolences to Angie, Bill and your entire family. May God bring you peace and comfort at this very difficult time.
God Bless!
CHRISTI SHARPE
February 18, 2003
sandra, so sorry to hear of your loss. my thoughts and prayers are certainly with you and your family at this time. susan , my mom, is so blessed to have you as her friend for you are a wonderful person . take care !!!
jack crosswell
February 18, 2003
Roy will be missed...I remember spending many Saturday evenings with him at the Elks Club when we exchanged war stories...His family is in my prayers...
Phyllis Hardin
February 18, 2003
Angie you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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