James C. Jack Bowman, 82 of Hillsville, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at Twin County Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born in Pennsylvania on November 9, 1927, he was the son of the late Vernon V. & Verna Webb Bowman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son Fredrick B. Bowman and brother Robert Allen Bowman. Mr. Bowman is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Inez Cloud Bowman of the home; sons & daughters-in-law Joseph M. & Amy Bowman of Abingdon and Timothy J. & Tami Bowman of Hillsville; daughter & son-in-law Anita & Jason Semones of Hillsville; sisters Margaret Brady of Atlanta, GA, Benice Strickland of Hillsville and Ethel Martin of Laurel Fork; grandchildren Katherine C. Scott, Serena B. Holt, Joseph S. Bowman, Sarah I. Bowman, and Madison K. Semones; and great granddaughter Jaylyn R. Holt.

Mr. Bowman served as a deacon at Rome Baptist Church. Jack was a talented builder and craftsman. Poppy Jack will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, and friend to everyone.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 5, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Rome Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Terry McMillian and Rev. Ed Bowman officiating. Burial will follow in Rome Cemetery. Mr. Bowman will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the funeral service. The family will receive friends at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel on Sunday, July 4, 2010 from 1:00 until 3:00 PM.