| Graduation Year | Class of 1966 |
| Date of Passing | Mar 04, 2024 |
| About | Staff Sergeant John E. Bowers the son of Paul Baxter Bowers and Georgia Mae (Whitaker) Bowers, passed peacefully on March 4, 2024 surrounded by his loving wife, family, and his devoted caregiver Jay Cardwell. John devoted over 20 years of his life serving his country in the United States Army. John served his country honorably and obtained several achievements. John was thankful for his opportunity to perform the duties of a Drill Sergeant. John was a very proud and professional Drill Sergeant. He worked at RCA/Thompson for 30 years. He transferred to GE and retired from Baxter Pharmaceutical. John loved going to garage sales on the weekends and took much pride in his beautiful flowers he planted for his wife Cindy. John was often referred to as “Clark Griswold” because of his spectacular Christmas lights display that he did for years on his home. He loved going fishing with Jay and feeding his birds outside. John was a member of Smithville Christian Church where he and Cindy were both baptized. John is survived by his wife, Cindy Bowers; daughter Rachael (Bill) Sipes; son Marty Weddle; his two grandsons whom he adored, Billy (Kelley) Sipes and Caleb Sipes; siblings Don (Delphine) Bowers, James Bowers, Rose Inman and Donna Rader; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Gordan, David and Bill Bowers, and his beloved dog Willy. John was a very kind and caring man. He will forever be in our hearts with so many fond memories. Visitation for John will be Wednesday, March 6, 2024 from 12-2 pm at The Funeral Chapel of Powell and Deckard. Services will be held at 2 pm with Rev. Richard Reed officiating. The Monroe County Veterans Honor Guard will have military rites following the service. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to New Horizon Church. |
