Robert Ward “Bobby” Bowers, Jr., 88, of Winchester, Virginia, died December 9, 2016, at his residence.
Mr. Bowers was born in 1928, in Winchester, VA, the son of the late Mary D. and Robert Ward Bowers, Sr. He was a veteran having served with the United States Navy from 1946 to 1948. Bobby was employed for over 45 years as a construction superintendent. He was a member of the First Baptist Church as well as a Life Member of the Winchester Moose Lodge #1283. Bobby was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to so many. He can be forever remembered for his one of a kind smile, personality and his love of family. He was dedicated in participating in all activities and sporting events of his children and grandchildren and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Mr. Bowers married Patricia Miller Bowers, on May 15, 1970 in Winchester, VA.
Along with his wife of 46 years, Mr. Bowers is survived by his two daughters, Kathy Eubank and her husband Andy of Winchester, Virginia and Holly Conde, and her husband Fernando of Middletown, Virginia; three sons, Robert P. Bowers and his wife Paulette of Winchester, Virginia, Timothy A. “Tim” Wolfe and his wife Robin of Winchester, Virginia and Thomas V. Wolfe and his wife Beth of Fairfax Station, Virginia; thirteen grandchildren: Tommy, Jason, Callie, Darby, Kaitlyn, Devin, Christine, A.J., Patrice, Joseph, Kelsey, Stephanie, and Daisy; five great-grandchildren as well as many extended family members and close friends.
Mr. Bowers was preceded in death by his two sisters, Martha A. Ryan and Ann Ritter.
Private family interment will be held on Friday at Mount Hebron Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 2:00 PM at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel with Dr. Robert Bouder officiating. A reception will follow at Omps Reception Center.
Memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA, 115 Featherbed Lane, Winchester, VA 22601 or Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601.