Jerry Bowman Obituary

Jerry Elbert Bowman, 91, of Chickamauga, Georgia passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born on December 26, 1933, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He worked in maintenance for Modern Maid for 25 years and retired from DM Steward. He was a marine and stationed in Parris Island. He attended Way of the Cross Baptist Church and was a family man who had a joy for life and a laugh that could fill a room. Overall, he was a hard worker who enjoyed cutting the grass, washing cars, and never left anything undone.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Geneva Bowman; son Jerry Chris Bowman; daughter Sherrie Renae Holcomb; and brothers-in-law, Ricky Daniel and David Gibson.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Patsy Bowman; children, Debbie (Troy) Simerley, Ricky (Patricia) Bowman, Tammy (Chris) Durham; special sister-in-law, Wanda Culver; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; several nieces and nephews; siblings, Barbara Daniel, Faye Gibson, Terry (Cheryl) Bowman; son-in-law, Ricky Holcomb; daughter-in-law, Diane Bowman; and special friend, Charles Kilgore.
The family will receive friends Saturday, July 5, 2025 from 1:00pm-4:00pm at Lane Funeral Home and Crematory South Crest Chapel.
A Celebration of Life will be held following the visitation at 4:00pm at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home at 833 Chickamauga Avenue Rossville, GA 30741.
The family would like to thank family and friends for their love and care during this difficult time.
Condolences can be shared with the Bowman family and a live stream of the Celebration of Life can be accessed at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com
All arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home and Crematory South Crest Chapel Rossville, Georgia.
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