Patrick Allen Bowers

Patrick was born in Lufkin, Texas on April 11, 1933. His family moved to Goose Creek, Texas when he was two years old. He attended schools in Cedar Bayou and Baytown, graduating from Robert E. Lee in the class of 1951. While working for Houston Lighting & Power Co. he attended Lee College at night. After graduation from Lee College, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in Korea. After his army service, he returned home and married his sweetheart, Kay Ellen Underwood.

Returning with employment at HL&P Co. in Houston, he attended University of Houston at night school, graduating with his degree in 1960. Patrick was employed by Sinclair Petrochemical in Channelview, Texas. Later promoted to the Houston sales office, then employed at Petro-Tex Chemical Co. until he and two others founded Texas Olefins Inc. Baytown where he worked until his retirement.

He is survived by his loving sons, Tony Bowers and wife Valette of Humble, Texas and Tim Bowers of Boerne, Texas. Grand Daughter, Kara Bowers of Austin, Texas and Grandsons Calvin and Jack Bowers of Boerne, Texas. Brother, Jon Mike Bowers of Baytown, Texas and sister, Molly McCartney of Washington, D.C. Also, brothers-in law, Danny Underwood of Baytown, Texas, Dennis E. Underwood of Buda, Texas, Steve Underwood and wife Frances of Sandy Point, Texas. Hosts nieces and nephews and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents; Mike and Phama Bowers and sister, Billie Louise Chandler. Father and Mother-in-law, Dennis and Katherine Underwood.

“Pat” was known as a hard-working, honest, generous and an excellent provider. A man of integrity. Always supportive and interested in his sons education and endeavors. By example he taught them well. He enjoyed teaching Tony and Tim how to hunt, fish, play ball, and become good men. They enjoyed time spent at our ranch in Rocksprings, Texas.

He and Kay worshipped at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. He taught Sunday school, served on the finance committee and the evangelism team. Together they traveled with a group from St. Mark’s to Israel a few years ago.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 11:00 am at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 3811 N. Main St., Baytown, TX 77521. Interment will follow in Earthman Memory Gardens Cemetery at 12:30 pm.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at navarrefuneralhome.com