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James E Bowers, Jr. , 55, of Smiths Station, Alabama, died Tuesday August 9, 2011 in Columbus, Georgia. Funeral services will be held 11:00am Friday August 12th in the Chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary , 3770 Highway 431 N, Phenix City, Alabama, 36867, with the Reverend Jeff Dravenstott officiating. Private interment will be in Lakeview Memory Gardens.
Mr. Bowers was born October 31, 1955 in Germany, son of the late James E Bowers, Sr. and Carrie Thomas Bowers. He was formerly employed by Ansco and Associates, graduated class of 1973 from Baker HS, Columbus, Ga. and was Baptist by faith. Other than his parents Mr. Bowers is preceded in death by his stepmother, Joyce Bowers, two stepsisters, Carol and Debbie.
Survivors include his wife, JoAnn J Bowers of Smiths Station, sister, Carolyn Brown and husband Carl of Phenix City, step sisters, Renea Majors of Deatsville, AL. and Denise Edmisten of Montgomery, AL., , niece, Sandra Facio, nephew, Greg Holden, step mother, Nettie Bowers and stepsister, Kathy Dennis, sister-in-law, Judy Langlois and husband Randy, his beloved 4 legged children, Misty and Sierra, other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Kidney Foundation. To offer condolences please visit www.shphenixcity.com.
Funeral Service
Friday, August 12, 2011 | 11:00am
Chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary
3770 Highway 431 N, Phenix City, AL. 36867 | 334 298-3634
Private Interment, Lakeview Memory Gardens, Phenix City, Alabama
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Gary Jones (1973)
Jim was a gentle giant and I best remember him from Benning Hills Elementary where he uncharacteristically got into trouble associating with the likes of me. In 3rd grade early one morning, before the teacher arrived, about six of us, me, Wayne Achey, and several others started a chalk and eraser war by dividing up and getting on both ends of the classroom. Jim was good naturedly drafted by one side. The teacher eventually walked in, amid flying chalk and erasers. We were all sent to the principal's office where L.B. Hickson, a wiry man whose strength was quite deceptive, paddled us with a yardstick, that is, until he splintered it across Jim's bottom. Those lined up after Jim, received a reprieve. I feel sure Jim lived his life like he attended school--in quiet dignity. Rest in peace, Jim.
Gary Jones '73
Danny Williams (1975)
RIP.Danny WilliamsBHS75