Our family is sad to announce the passing of Lacy Earl Bowman, 87, who passed away suddenly on November 12, 2022 at his home in Hillsville, Virginia. Lacy was born in Carroll County on April 14, 1935 to the late Thomas Franklin Bowman and Clara Belle Farris Bowman. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by brothers, Garner Bowman, Mason Bowman, and Lowell Bowman and sister, Marie Stevens.

Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Dreama Smith Bowman of the home; sister, Kathleen Bowman Sutphin of Laurel Fork; five daughters, Regina (Kenny) Williams of Wytheville, VA, Carolyn (Roger) Smith of Riner, VA, Dana (Tom) Herman of Plantation, FL, Jill (Harvey) Ward of Galax, VA and Judy Stoneham of Hillsville, VA; three stepchildren that he loved as his own, Sherri (Brad) Williams of Max Meadows, VA, Jestin (Bridget) Chrisley of Christiansburg, VA, Stephanie (David) Boatman of Woodlawn, VA; thirteen grandchildren; eleven step-grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and his right hand man and special nephew that was like the son he never had, Lowell Bowman, Jr.

Lacy's passion and hobby was cattle and he established Lacy Bowman livestock at an early age. He also began the Memorial Day flea market that brought many to our small town. He was a visionary and an asset to our county and will be sadly missed by many.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel at 11:00 AM with Elder Gleason Worrell and Elder Dan Puckett officiating. Burial will follow in the Worrell Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 18, 2022 at the funeral home from 5:00 until 8:00 PM. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.