Obits: BOWMAN, EUGENE D., Caddo Parish, LA
Submitted by:  Peggy Hale
Date Submitted:  September 20, 2007
Contact:  Peggyhale@aol.com
Source: The Shreveport Times


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Eugene D. Bowman

SHREVEPORT, LA - Eugene D. Bowman, Born December 4, 1921, in Shattuck, Ok, passed 
away at his home September 18, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Pirrie 
Bowman, III and Judith Porter Bowman. Gene is survived by Jimmie Jean Pate Bowman, his wife of
63 years. In WWII he served in the Army Medical Corps at Pine Bluff AR. Arsenal and the 240th 
General Hospital, Nancy, France.

After retiring from Riley-Beaird in 1984, Gene developed a talent for oil painting and generously 
shared scenery and portraits with friends and family. 

A long-time resident of Shreveport, Gene was a member of Andrew Class of Brookwood Baptist 
Church, Brookwood Painting Partners, American Legion Post, #0401, Turnbull Clan Association, 
The Sons and Daughters of the Province and Republic of West Florida 1763-1810, and is a direct
descendant of Louisiana Pioneer Families of Bowman-Turnbull, and Filhiol - Muse. 

Visitation with the family will be at 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Friday September 21, 2007 at Rose-Neath 
Southside Chapel with a brief service following visitation. Officiating will be Rev. John Harp. Interment will 
be 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 24, 2007 in IOOF Cemetery in Ponca City, OK.

Our sincere appreciation and love for the Odyssey Hospice staff and our many friends. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. Rose-Neath Funeral Home

Southside Chapel - 687-1256 
Published in the Shreveport Times on 9/20/2007.