Cecil William Bowers

Cecil William Bowers, 89, peacefully passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family on December 4, 2020 in Gastonia, North Carolina. Cecil was born on February 16, 1931 in Wesser Creek, North Carolina to Artie (Truitt) and Thomas William Bowers. Cecil was a dedicated, diligent hardworking man who strived to achieve accuracy and effectiveness. Professionally, he worked for Wix as a supervisor and later transitioned to Flanders Filters as a Machine Design Engineer. He designed an intricate detailed machine for Flanders Filters giving him the title” The Legend” by his fellow coworkers. This machine is still in use today. Above all else, Cecil was a devoted, loving father, and he was an attentive, loyal friend. He deeply loved spending time with his family, and always had a huge bear hug to greet each one. With each visit, he would have a story to share, and constantly expressed to each family member how much he loved them. He was continually lending a hand to his friends and neighbors by working in yards, giving out rides, or just being a listening ear. Cecil immensely enjoyed being outdoors and accomplishing projects. One of his favorite pass times, was speeding around on his mower grooming the yard. He perpetually had an enormous smile on his face while seated on his mower. He touched so many lives during his lifetime. His love for the Lord, he shared with all those around him. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all who were blessed to know him.

Preceding Cecil in death are his parents, Artie (Truitt) and Thomas William Bowers, two daughters, Diane Ragland and Crystal Barrett, a granddaughter, Angel Cunningham, and a great granddaughter, Emily Martin.

Left to honor Cecil and remember his love are his daughters, Maxine Propst and her husband Keith, Linda Watson and her husband Joe, Cecilia Garrison and her husband Jerry, Donna Cunningham and her husband Gary, and also his sister Ethel Nettles. Grieving the loss of their grandfather are 16 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.

The family will greet friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Carothers Funeral Home, 2205 Williamsburg Drive, Gastonia. A Celebration of Cecil’s life will follow in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Fain Farmer will offer words of encouragement and hope to all those that gather to remember Cecil. Burial will follow in the Garden of Prayer at Gaston Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Arnold Propst, Eddie Martin, Austin Duncan, Evan Duncan, David Aldridge, and Dawson Aldridge.

Fond memories of Cecil may be left at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com.

The staff of Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park is honored to serve the Bowers family.