- Date Of Birth: September 13, 1959
- Date Of Death: December 29, 2020
- State: Ohio
Edward Lewis Bowman 61
Of Kenton
He died on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Ohio State University Hospital. He was born September 13, 1959 to the late Delbert W. Bowman and Lois C. Bowman, whom survives in Marion. On May 28, 1983 he married Karen R. (Roberts) Bowman and she survives in Kenton.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jeb Wayne Bowman (July 19, 2008), father-in-law, Carold Roberts, mother-in-law, Betty L. (Osborn) Roberts and Timothy Roberts, nephew.
Also surviving are two sisters, Debbie (Larry) Price of LaRue and Caryl Ault. Two brother-in-laws and a sister-in-law, Tom (Barb) Roberts of Dola, Terry (Eleanor) Roberts of Cardington, and Carol (David) Scott of Kenton.
Nieces and nephews, Greta (Jeremy) Kanagy of Caledonia, Chelsea (Shawn) Smith of Kenton, Shelby Ault of Findlay, Alex (Dewayne) Rigsby of Kenton, Wade (Gina) Roberts of Bexley, and Steve (Katie) Roberts of Kenton.
Great nieces and great nephews, Rebecca Rigsby, Grace Roberts, Lane Kanagy, Hayden Kanagy, Andon Roberts, Rylie Rigsby and Deacon Ault-Monday.
Ed was a 1977 graduate of Hardin Northern High School. He worked for Ford Motor Company of Lima from 1999 until his passing.
Ed, often referred to as Sly, was an avid hunter along with his hunting family of (Randy Casper, Larry Ludwig, Jim Steele, Jeff & Josh Madison). He also enjoyed trapping, camping, and was a previous McGuffey firefighter. He was a member of Moose Lodge #428, FOE Eagles #2163, the Northwest Ohio Tractor Pullers and the Ohio State Trappers Association.
Ed enjoyed life and lived each day to the fullest. He was a great father, husband, son and uncle. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and beloved dog, Dakota.
