Mr. Ronald Lee Bowman, age 74, of Conover, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.
Ronald was born January 29, 1947 in Alexander County, the son of the late Woodrow Wilson Bowman and Madeline Campbell Bowman.
He and Michelle attended East Carolina for four years, where he received a Bachelor Degree in Accounting. He was the plant manager for 40 years for Catawba Sox Inc. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Taylorsville, where he was on the financial committee. Ronald loved to go to the New River. In his younger days, he enjoyed being involved with the Jaycees; basketball and softball. But most of all he loved his family especially the grandchildren.
Including his parents, he was preceded in death by: two brothers, Jerry Bowman and Larry Poarch.
Those left to cherish and honor his memory include: his wife of 53 years, Michelle Lackey Bowman of the home; his son, Jason Hugh Bowman (Julie) of Conover; his grandchildren, Madeline Rebeca Bowman, Cooper Lee Bowman (who both called him Pop); his sister, Myrna Deal (Jimmy) of Taylorsville; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, October 1, 2021 at First Baptist Church in Taylorsville. Rev. Don Gordan will officiate.
Memorials may be made to: Purple Heart Homes, 755 Washington Avenue, Statesville, NC 28677.
Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.
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