Willie (Bill) Hugh Bowman, 86

A retired factory worker and a member of the Church of Christ, he served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.

The son of Benton and Florida Rich Bowman, he was preceded in death by his wife Stella McBride Bowman.

He is survived by special friends, Judy Stotts and Joseph Stotts, both of McMinnville; daughters, Kay Engram of Nashville, Wanda and Patsy Bowman; sons, Stanley and Everett Bowman; stepdaughters, Carolyn McBride and Cathy Freeman, both of McMinnville; stepsons, Wayne and Dennis McBride; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at High?s Chapel with Leslie Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory with military graveside rites administered by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. today at High?s.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) April 30, 2006