Robert Bowman passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at age 79. He was born in Kentucky to Fred Hanna and Alice Pearl Bowman. He graduated in 1952 and immediately enlisted in the US Navy and was discharged in 1956. He married his sweetheart, Nancy Ann Seiple, in 1956 and were married for 57 years. They had 5 children, Terry (Darlene) Bowman, Wisconsin; Kathy (Randy) Kuhar, Pensacola; Robert, Jr. (Theresa) Bowman, Pensacola; Linda (Douglas) Herbert, New Jersey; and David G. Bowman, Germany. He loved his 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Elizabeth Herron, Tennessee; and Barbara Ruth Sumpter, Pensacola. Robert also leaves behind Mindy and Buddy, his beloved dogs. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Hanna Bowman and Alice Pearl Howell; brothers, Fred Bowman, Jr., Lawrence Bowman, Cecil Bowman; and sisters, Lois Carr and Daisy Jean Bowman.After living in Pennsylvania and New Jersey where he was employed by Johnson and Matthey as a supervisor for 37 years, Robert retired to Pensacola, FL and had been living here for the past 22 years.Robert enjoyed traveling to Okinawa, Germany, England, Austria, Norway and Switzerland. He also liked cruises to Alaska, Honduras, Mexico and Panama Canal. He traveled around the United States where he enjoyed visiting his relatives. Bob always had a smile or a joke for everyone he met.Visitation will be held at Oak Lawn Funeral Home on Thursday, January 30, 2014 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. The funeral service, officiated by Rev. Riley Richardson, will be held at Oak Lawn Funeral Home on Friday, January 31, 2014 at 2:30pm. Pallbearers will be Terry Bowman, Robert Bowman, Jr., David Bowman, Brandon Herbert, Randy Kuhar and Robert Bowman, III. Burial with military honors will follow at Myrtle Grove UMC Cemetery. Oak Lawn Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
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