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Booker Washington Bowman

June 26, 1920 — May 8, 2021

Booker Washington Bowman

Booker Washington Bowman, 100, of Rockingham, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Richmond Pines Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Hamlet.

Mr. Bowman was born June 26, 1920 in McDowell County, West Virginia, a son of the late Joe Anthony and Sally Pack Bowman. He had served his country in the US Army during World War II and had worked in construction. Following his retirement, he enjoyed building and selling bird houses and dog houses. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Goins Bowman and a son, Bobby Ray Bowman.

Surviving are his children, Sandra Potter (Walter), Steve Bowman, Carl Bowman and Billy Bowman (Wanda); 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren and a brother, Jesse Bowman.

Graveside services will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Northam Cemetery with Rev. Danny Strickland officiating.

The family will greet friends from 12:30 – 1:30 pm Wednesday at Carter Funeral Home in Rockingham with limited capacity. Face coverings are required and please remember social distancing.

 

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Visitation

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

12:30 - 1:30 pm (Eastern time)

Carter Funeral Home Ellerbe Chapel

143 Church Street, Ellerbe, NC 28338

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Graveside Service

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

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