Silas Edward Bowers III

Silas Edward Bowers III, age 80, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2012. He was a lifelong resident of Grand Rapids and a graduate of South High School. Silas was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the U.S. Marine Corps and a member of Crispus Attucks VFW. After his discharge from the service he attended Davenport University. Silas retired from AT &T after 25 years of service. After retirement he worked as general manager at Rylee’s Ace Hardware. Mr. Bowers was also an avid antique car enthusiast.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Silas and Ethel (nee Jefferson) Bowers II, and 6 brothers and sisters.

Surviving is his loving wife of 41 years, Marilyn; son, Raymond (Alli) Dewey; daughter, Lynne (Steven) Benzer; daughter, Lisa Bowers; 6 grandchildren, Darnell, Chaise, Julian, Rostyn, Chloe and David; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Rodger (Pat) Drueke, Mary Bowers, Darlene Bowers, and Christine (Steve) Kuzawa. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, and close friends.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 11:00 a. m. at Reyers North Valley Chapel, 2815 Fuller Ave. N.E., Grand Rapids. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00p.m and again on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services.

Those desiring may wish to consider a contribution to Hope Network, 1490 E. Beltline Ave. S.E. Grand Rapids, MI, 49506 in memory of Mr. Bowers.