Gary Lee Bowman, 71, passed away on January 21, 2025 at his home in the Blues Hill community. Born in Fort Bragg, N.C., he was the son of the late Cecil E. Bowman and Margie Elizabeth Knox Bowman.
He is survived by his beloved daughters, Chrissy Bowman Vaughn and her husband, Jeremy of Woodbury, Cecilia Bowman of McMinnville and Cassie Bowman of Woodbury; grandchildren, Victoria Gudat, Davin Wilson, Allysa Gentry, Andre Inge, Kelsey and Jaycob Peters; great granddaughters, Adalynn Ritenour and Josie Wilson; his sister, Rita Kay Bryson and her husband, Terry of Readyville and step mother, Elene Bowman of Murfreesboro.
A member of the Blues Hill Church of Christ, Gary was a custom knife maker and blacksmith. He enjoyed many things in life including skydiving, shooting guns, leather work, cowboy reenactments and watching the Andy Griffith show. He had a great sense of humor and a multitude of friends.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 25, 2025 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. David Gilley officiating. Interment will follow in Thyatira cemetery.
Pallbearers include, Brad Hillis, Terry Staton, Mike Cooper, Buster Alexander, Wade Duggin, Garland Gilley, Don Elrod and Jason Bivens.
His family will receive friends Friday, January 24, 2025 from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodbury Funeral Home to help his family with funeral expenses.
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net