Matthews, NC: Mr. Bobby Joe Bowers, 84, passed away on May 18, 2020. He was born May 30, 1935 in Peachland, NC, a son of Jesse and Jessie Bowers. He retired from Celanese after 27 years as a machinist and went on to work for Charles T. Myers Golf Course for 18 years. He loved to fish, woodwork, take care of his yard and do anything that involved his two granddaughters.
Mr. Bowers is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mildred Bowers of Matthews; his son, Scott Bowers (Janet Segee) of Lancaster, SC; his granddaughters, Tory Bowers of Charleston, SC and Cameron Bowers of Nashville, TN; brother, Lewis Bowers of Pawleys Island, SC; and sister, Dot Phifer of Mint Hill, NC.
Mr. Bowers was preceded in death by his daughter, Wanda; his parents; brothers, James, John and Everett; and sister, Laura.
A visitation will be held on Friday, May 22, 2020, at 10am at McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel, and a Celebration of Life Service will follow beginning at 11 am.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (checks only), or Shriners Hospital, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.
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