Jeff Bowman, age 42, of East Ridge, died at his residence March 11, 2006.
He was a member of Brainerd Baptist Church and a firefighter with the City of Chattanooga for the last 10 years. Jeff was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a professional boxer. Jeff was a loving father and husband.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Jane Ann Bowman, and brother, Don Bowman.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie Bowman; father, Don Bowman of Chattanooga; sons, Jeffery and Jackson Bowman; brother, Don Bowman III of Chattanooga; sisters, Sandy McKenzie and Diane Gilbert, both of Chattanooga; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Brainerd Baptist Church, with Rev. Darryl Craft officiating. Interment will follow at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors. Pallbearers will be LeBron Clark, Bart Eaton, Lamar Long, Ken Adair, Rick Holcomb, Tony Stillwell, Steve Gaston, and Steve Wilson.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1- 9 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory 7454 E. Brainerd Rd.