Robert Bryant Bowers, Sr., 87, of Riverdale, passed away May 29, 2017. He was born on May 27, 1930 in Greenville, N.C. to the late Sam and Lillie Bowers. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in the Korean War. Robert was retired from General Motors, where he worked for 30 years. He enjoyed being a mechanic, loved working on cars, and coached little league baseball. Robert was a loving husband, father, and uncle.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Ann Bowers; sons, Bryant (Beverly) Bowers, Jr. and Jeff Bowers; and sister, Sarah Lee; and numerous nieces and nephews. Robert was predeceased by his siblings who were from North Carolina including brother, Sam Bowers and sisters, Peggy Langley, Marie Tyer, and Isabel Dixon..
A funeral service will take place Friday, June 2, 2017 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Mowell Funeral Home, Fayetteville. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park, Jonesboro. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 2, 2017 from 12 – 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville – www.mowellfuneralhome.com.
