OBITUARY
Jerry Bower
23 July, 1946 – 22 March, 2020
IN THE CARE OF
Gilliland Howe Funeral Home
Jerry Bower, 73 passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at the Hospice Inpatient Facility in Columbus. Jerry was born on July 23, 1946 in Decatur County, the son of John and Florine (Clark) Bower. He married Donna Jones on June 7, 1969 and she survives.
Other survivors include his son Michael Bower of Greensburg, his sister Judy Robbins of Greensburg, his grandchildren Sean Bower, Bryce Bower and Myka Bower, his great granddaughter, his sister-in-law France Bower, his brother-in-law Allan (Anita) Jones, his mother-in-law Doris Jones and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Shannon Bower and his brother Ora Bower.
In high school, Jerry was named Most Valuable Football Player his senior year. After graduation, Jerry proudly served his country in the US Army from 1966-1968 and attended Barber School. He was a Barber for more than 40 years. He also worked as a custodian at St. Mary’s School. When his children were young, he was a youth football coach and a youth girls’ softball coach. He loved working in his vegetable garden, fishing, hunting and being around people.
A graveside service will be held for the family on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 10am at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery with Glenn Tebbe officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to his wife Donna. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.gilliland-howe.com.
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FAMILY
- John Bower Father (deceased)
- Florine (Clark) Bower Mother (deceased)
- Donna (Jones) Bower Wife
- Michael Bower Son
- Shannon Bower Daughter (deceased)
- Sean Bower Grandchild
- Bryce Bower Grandchild
- Myka Bower Grandchild
- France Bower Sister-in-law
- Allan (Anita) Jones Brother-in-law
- Doris Jones Mother-in-law
- Judy Robbins Sister
- Ora Bower Brother (deceased)
- Jerry is also survived by a great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.
PALLBEARERS
- Bryce Bower
- Sean Bower
- Chris Tebbe
- Jason Robbins
- Allan Jones
- Matt Bower
DONATIONS
- Donna Bower, his wife
Past Services
Wednesday,
25 March, 2020
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