Pate Eugene Bowman

Mr. Pate Eugene Bowman, 92 of Claudville, VA passed away March 29, 2008 at Northern Hospital of Surry County. Mr. Bowman was born in Patrick County, VA, May 1, 1915 to the late James Manuel and Addie Minnie Smith Bowman. He was a retired jailor for Patrick County sheriff's office. Mr. Bowman is survived by his wife, Lois "Ergie" Nunn Bowman of the home; daughter and sons-in-law, Beatrice and Trenton Spence and Philip Anderson all Claudville; sons and daughters-in-law, R.C. and Bonnie Bowman, Johnny Bowman, Rita Bowman all of Claudville; one brother and sister-in-law, Wade and Ernie Bowman; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; a very special family friend, Rachel Love. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bowman was preceded in death by a daughter, Judith Ann Bowman; a son, Buddy Ray Bowman; two grandchildren and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at Dry Pond Church of Christ by Rev. James Percival with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 at Moody Funeral Home in Mt. Airy where his body will remain until time to be taken to the church to lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com