Charles Duck Laughton Bowman

BOWMAN, Charles "Duck," age 72, of Manakin--Sabot, went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 10, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Betty Ann Henley Bowman; his parents, Charles W. Bowman and Violet Johnson Bowman; one brother, Bobby Bowman. He is survived by four children, Margaret White of Nashville, Tenn., Catherine Farmer and her husband, Tim of Loudoun, Elizabeth Ann Meyer and her husband, Steve of Midlothian, and Charles L. Bowman II and his wife, Masumi Hyodo of Manakin-Sabot; nine grandchildren, Troy Farmer, Cody Farmer, Haley White, Carly Farmer, Elska Bowman, Drew Meyer, Samantha Ann Meyer, William Bowman, and Sachiko Bowman; five brothers, Graham, Elwood, Benny, Billy and Kenny Bowman; one sister, Helen "Mutt" Robertson.

Mr. Bowman served in the U.S. Army. He was retired from Goodyear Tire Company and was a former volunteer for Goochland Fire and Rescue. Dad had a very big heart and will be missed by all those whose lives he touched. He also loved all types of sports and a lover of music.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, at Dover Baptist Church. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Virginia, 7231 Forest Ave., Suite 100, Richmond, Va. 23230 or Manakin Fire and Rescue. Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, assisting family with arrangements.