Carl Francis Bowman

Carl F. Bowman, age 85 of Lancaster, lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at the Pickering House. He was a retired employee of 42 years from Anchor Hocking decorating department, and 23 years from River Valley Mall maintenance. He never met a stranger and would help anyone in need. He loved to travel and spend time with family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry & Elsie Bowman and brother, Parker Bowman.

He is survived by his daughter, Sherry and son-in-law Gary Gregory of Lancaster and Woodway, Tx; and Son, Dale and daughter-in-law Angie Bowman of Lancaster. Grandchildren, Billy and Maryann Sanders of Alabama; Stephanie and Justin Arnett of Texas; and Brock Carl and Haley Bowman of Logan. Great-Grandchildren, Savana and Kayla Sanders, Julieana and Jeremiah Arnett, Marley and Rhyder Bowman. Dear friends Joann and Raymond Lightfoot, June Lax and Roadhouse gang. Thank you to the wonderful staff at the Pickering House. Family suggests contributions to the First Presbyterian Church and Pickering House in Carl’s memory.

A celebration of life service will be held 6:00 p.m. Friday at the First Presbyterian Church of Lancaster with Rev. Richard Elsworth officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family at Maple Hill Cemetery, Stoutsville. On-line condolences may be made at www.haltemanfettdyer.com