Eighth Generation

5155. Dennis Ray BOWMAN was born on 2 September 1942 in Catawba County, North Carolina. He died on 4 May 2012 at the age of 69 in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina. He was buried in Catawba Memorial Park, Hickory, Catawba County, NC. His obituary appeared as follows: HICKORY Dennis Ray Bowman, 69, passed away Friday, May 4, 2012 at his residence. Dennis was born Sept. 2, 1942 in Catawba County to the late Clifton Ray and Beulah Mae Herman Bowman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Leia Celeste Bowman, and five sisters. He attended New Life Church and was the retired co-owner and operator, along with his son, of Damon of Audio Connection, Inc. Surviving are his wife, Linda Gail Boston Bowman of the home; his daughter, Jennifer Bowman Throneburg of Hickory; his son, Damon James Bowman of Hickory; his granddaughters, Emma Elise Throneburg of Hickory and Anna Grace Throneburg; his grandson, William Locke Throneburg; his sister, Doris Cook of Bethlehem; along with many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, May 8, at 1 p.m. at Catawba Memorial Park with the Rev. Stephen Clark officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2:00 until 3:00 P. M. at New Life Church and a memorial service will follow Tuesday 3:00 PM at New Life Church with Reverend Stephen Clark Officiating. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 222 South Church St, Suite 336M, Charlotte, NC 28202 and or to New Life Church 4639 County Home Rd, Conover, NC 28613. Condolences may be made online at hickoryfh.com. Hickory Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. [Published in Hickory Daily Record on May 6, 2012]

Linda Gail BOSTON (private).

Dennis Ray BOWMAN and Linda Gail BOSTON had the following children: