| Name |
Jerry Lee Bowers |
| Birth |
18 May 1942 |
Carter County, , , Tennessee  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Death |
20 Oct 2019 |
Carter County, , , Tennessee |
| Burial |
Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee |
- Jerry Lee Bowers, 77, of Elizabethton, lovingly and peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at his home following a brief illness. A native of Elizabethton, Jerry was the son of the Haskel and Bonnie Bowers. A "Forever Cyclone", Jerry was a 1961 graduate of Elizabethton High School, where he still enjoyed attending basketball and football games. Once an energetic basketball official himself, he truly loved showing his school and community pride whether it be through donning an Elizabethton ball cap or simply talking about the Covered Bridge. Also known for his devout patriotism, Jerry served in the United States Air Force and embraced being a United States Veteran with honor. After attending business college, he worked for both American Air Filter for eighteen years and then at Tennessee Distribution Center until his early retirement. While enjoying "retirement", he rarely missed breakfast with his crew at McDonalds or Betty's Burger Hut, where biscuits and gravy were always on the menu. Jerry also kept himself busy with the business he shared with his brothers, Bowers Auto Sales, where the door was always open for a good deal on a vehicle or for a quick afternoon chat and nap. He spent much of his life playing golf, going on vacations and spending time with his family. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who was rarely seen without a smile on his face and who was never short on both kind words and warm hugs. Jerry was an active member at Hunter United Methodist Church, where he served on various committees that benefited the church and the community. He also was member of the Carter County Equalization Board where he continued to make a difference in the lives of those around him. Jerry met the love of his life, Marilyn Sibley Bowers, while serving in the United States Air Force in Warner Robins, Georgia. For 53 years, their love and devotion to one another has remained a constant source of inspiration for the family that they created together. Jerry's legacy incudes three daughters, Mrs. Lynn (Otis) Webb of Blountville; Mrs. Debbie (Chris) Guy of Elizabethton; Mrs. Becky (Rodney) McBride of Burlison; two brothers, Mr. Tony M. (Linda) Bowers and Mr. R.J. Bowers, all of Elizabethton; three grandsons Mr. Logan Guy of Elizabethton and Mr. Garrison McBride and Mr. Jackson McBride of Burlison; two granddaughters, Ms. Ashlynn Guy of Elizabethton and Ms. Madison McBride of Burlison and one aunt, Ms. Darlene Smith of Elizabethton. Jerry leaves behind several nieces and nephews from Tennessee and Georgia, who he loved dearly along with many cousins, close and distant, as well as many close friends of the family who helped to make his life complete.
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| Notes |
- ELIZABETHTON - Jerry Lee Bowers, 77, of Elizabethton, loving and peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at his home following a brief illness.
A native of Elizabethton, Jerry was the son of the Haskel and Bonnie Bowers.
A "Forever Cyclone", Jerry was a 1961 graduate of Elizabethton High School, where he still enjoyed attending basketball and football games. Once an energetic basketball official himself, he truly loved showing his school and community pride whether it be through donning an Elizabethton ball cap or simply talking about the Covered Bridge. Also known for his devout patriotism, Jerry served in the United States Air Force and embraced being a Unites States Veteran with honor. After attending buinsess college, he worked for both American Air Filter for eighteen years and then at Tennessee Distribution Center until his early retirement. While enjoying "retirement", he rarely missed breakfast with his crew at McDonalds or Betty's Burger Hut, where biscuits and gravy were always on the menu. Jerry also kept himself busy with the business he shared with his brothers, Bowers Auto Sales, where the door was always open for a good deal on a vehicle or for a quick afternoon chat and nap. He spend much of his life playing golf, going on vacations and spending time with his family. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who was rarely seen without a smile on his face and who was never short on both kind words and warm hugs.
Jerry was an active member at Hunter United Methodist Church, where he served on various committees that benefited the church and the community He also was member of the Carter County Equalization Board where he continued to make a difference in the lives of those around him.
Jerry met the love of his life, Marilyn Sibley Bowers, while serving in the United States Air Force in Warner Robing, Georgia. For 53 years, their love and devotion to one another has remained a constant source of inspiration for the family that they created together.
Jerry's legacy incudes three daughters, Mrs. Lynn (Otis) Webb of Blountville; Mrs. Debbie (Chris) Guy of Elizabethton; Mrs. Becky (Rodney) McBride of Burlison; two brothers, Mr. Tony M. (Linda) Bowers and Mr. R.J. Bowers, all of Elizabethton; three grandsons Mr. Logan Guy of Elizabethton and Mr. Garrison McBride and Mr. Jackson McBride of Burlison; two granddaughters, Ms. Ashlynn Guy of Elizabethton and Ms. Madison McBride of Burlison and one aunt, Ms. Darlene Smith of Elizabethton. Jerry leaves behind several nieces and nephews from Tennessee and Georgia, who he loved dearly along with many cousins, close and distant, as well as many close friends of the family who helped to make his life complete.
Funeral Service for Jerry will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 2019 in the Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Pastor Estill Williams, Pastor Lou Crandell and Pastor Mike Berry Officiating. Entombment will follow the service in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Loretta Bowers, Soloist and David Arney, Organist. Military Honors will be provided by Boone Dam 4933.
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| Person ID |
I78814 |
DeLoach Ancestry |
| Last Modified |
22 Apr 2022 |
| Father |
Haskel Charles Bowers, b. 17 Oct 1917, Carter County, , , Tennessee d. 30 Jun 1998, Carter County, , , Tennessee (Age 80 years) |
| Mother |
Bonnie Druscilla Hyder, b. 30 Dec 1919, Carter County, , , Tennessee d. 30 Oct 1993, Carter County, , , Tennessee (Age 73 years) |
| Marriage |
Abt 1938 |
Carter County, , , Tennessee |
| Family ID |
F11995 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
1942 - 2019 (77 years)