William "Bill" Howard Bowman

Mr. William Howard Bowman, known to all as Bill, age 68, of Ararat, Virginia passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024, at his residence. He was born September 15, 1955, to the late William Bryan Bowman and Betty Jean Heath Bowman. Bill spent his early life in Richmond, Virginia. Bill was a proud Union electrician for many years. Bill retired to Ararat, VA and was a devoted son as he tirelessly tended to his father.  He loved animals and the mountains, especially his dog Buddy who was by his side for fourteen years. He was known for his meticulous attention to detail and his perfectly kept home, yard and surrounding woodland. Surviving Mr. Bowman is his sister, Debbie Bowman Lee; brother, Clay Bowman (Arlene); special cousins, Mary Ellen Wahab (George), Kenneth Brown, James Brown and a host of nieces and nephews. He is also survived by a special cousin Kelly Eugene Brown. (Jane) who cared for him in later years. Bill and Buddy will be laid to rest in a private service at the family cemetery. At the family’s request no flowers please. A contribution to a charity of the donors choice in Bill’s name would be lovely. There will be no formal services at this time. Moody’s of Mount Airy is respectfully serving the Bowman family.

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