John Leroy Bowers Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Leroy Bowers in Aiken, South Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John Leroy left this world on October 1, 2024 at the age of 86, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Leroy Bowers to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dudley Bowers and Emogene Mohr Bowers Nickel; his stepfather Edward Nickel; his sister Duddie Jean Thomas; and his son-in-law Pat Pelfrey.
He is survived by: his wife Sheila Bowers; his children, Vic Bowers (Ashlee), Robin Bowers Pelfrey and Andi Baughan (Steve); his sisters, Brenda Reynolds and Penny Nickel; his grandchildren, Rob Hatfield, Channing Bowers, Olivia Baughan and Parker Baughan; his stepgrandchildren, Shane Pelfrey, Kevin Baughan and Zach Baughan; his great grandchildren, Abby, Jacelyn and Mila; and his caregivers, Tabatha Lewis, Sheila Lewis and Teresa Curry.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 8th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Calendar Aiken's First Baptist Church (120 Chesterfield St N, Aiken, SC 29801). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 8th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, October 10th 2024.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Aiken's First Baptist Church, 120 Chesterfield St., NE, Aiken, SC 29801.
