Joseph Robert Bowman, age 75, of Chaplin, Kentucky entered into rest on Monday, February 26, 2024.
He was a Marine Corps veteran of Vietnam and a volunteer firefighter. He was a scout leader in the Boy Scouts where he achieved the Wood Badge. Mr. Bowman was a member of the Sunshine Baptist Chapel of Louisville and a Kentucky Colonel.
He was preceded in rest by his parents, Charles and Ester Bowman; and sons, Joseph "Lil Joe" Bowman and Adam Bowman.
He is survived by two sons, Mark Bowman (Cindy) and Brandon Bowman (Gabby); a daughter, Melissa Byrd (Bill); eight grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
His funeral will be on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 2pm at the Heady-Hardy Funeral Home, 7710 Dixie Highway with cremation to follow. Visitation will be on Sunday from 3pm until 8pm.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Boy Scouts - Lincoln Heritage Council.