Melvin U Bowman's Obituary
Melvin Ulee “Bud” Bowman, 79 of Oxford passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2013. Mr. Bowman was born on March 5, 1934 in Oxford and he moved here in 1968 from California. Mr. Bowman retired from the US Navy as a missile man and also retired as a heavy equipment operator. In the past he enjoying hunting, fishing and gardening. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, June; 2 sons, Gary Bunch and Bobby Bowman both of Arizona; 4 daughters, Sharon Bowman, of Tampa, FL, Connie Seaton of Arizona, Brenda (John) Finch of Belleview, Peggy Ledlow of Belleview; brother, Augie Bowman of Oxford; 2 sisters, Myrel Locke and Sharon Bowman both of Oxford; 8 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Osborne. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 1PM – 2PM with funeral services following at 2PM at First Baptist Church of Oxford. On-line condolences may be shared by visiting www.bankspagetheus.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Banks/Page-Theus Funerals and Cremations, Wildwood.
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