Bill was born in Bluff City, Tennessee where he was raised by the late Charles and Jocco Bowers nee Cross. Bill has resided in Florida for over 50 years having moved from Broward County to Port St. Lucie, 15 years ago. Bill served in the United States Army and later the Army National Guard. He was a Tractor Trailer Driver for Mobile Gas and McArthur Dairy for many years. "Wild Bill" as his friends referred to him as was an avid Miami Dolphins and Miami Marlins fan. He was active in the Elk's Lodge and was in numerous bowling and golf leagues. Bill was athletic by nature and played minor league baseball in his younger years with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Bill was preceded in death by his brothers, Howard, Pal, and Donnie Bowers; and grandson, Brett Bowers.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Brenda Bowers; son, Joseph Bowers, of Bonnie Lake, Washington and Scott Bowers, of Niota Tennessee; daughter, Jennifer Bowers-Harris, of Port St. Lucie; 8 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; sisters, Linda Gragg and Patsy Gross.
A visitation will take place on Sunday December 16, 2018 from 11am-2pm with a funeral service celebrating Bill's life at 2pm followed by military honors at Aycock Life Celebration Center , 12571 SW Tradition Parkway Port St. Lucie, Florida 34987.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice , 5000 Dunn Road Fort Pierce, Florida 34981.
