Don Bowman
Don C. Bowman, Sr. died on Friday, April 5, 2013.
He was an insurance consultant for more that 35 years. In the 1950s, Don was well known for his boxing success and was Lightweight Champion of the South in 1952, a contender for World Championship and named in Ring Magazines “Top 10”.
He actively supported community through Golden Gloves and Boy's Clubs, acting in local theater and teaching Sunday School. He was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Don was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Ann Bowman; sons, Don, Jr. and Jeff Bowman.
He is survived by daughters, Dr. Sandy McKenzie, Dianne Gilbert; son, Don Bowman III; and grandchildren, Brooke Hopkins, Andrew Gilbert, Jeffrey Bowman, Jackson Bowman, Kennedy Premachandra, and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Robert Bowman officiating. Burial will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family hopes you can come and reflect with us. Memorial contributions may be made to Slavic Missionary Outreach, 145 NW Harmony Church Way, Greenville, FL 32331.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, Tn. 37421.