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Carl Cecil Bowers
Born: 11/6/1953
Died: 7/3/2017
Age: 63
Community: Bannister, MI
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Carl Cecil Bowers, 63, of Bannister, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017 at Munson Medical Center-Grayling. A memorial service to celebrate and honor his life will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 1pm at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Durand Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12 noon until the time of the service.
Carl was born on November 6, 1953 in Durand, Michigan to Carl D. and Shirley E. (Connelly) Bowers. He graduated from Durand High School in the class of 1972, and on October 6, 1973 he married Laurie Ann Janik at St. Mary Catholic Church in Durand. Carl worked at Simplicity Engineering in Durand for 45 years, 30 of those years as the Union Bargaining Chair, he was a member of the UAW Local 743. Carl had a love for anything to do with his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing with friends and family and his Harley.
Carl is survived by his wife of 43 years, Laurie, his children; Stacey (Bill) Collins, and Nick (Julie) Bowers. His grandchildren; Dillon, Ashley, and Cortney Collins, Zach Gannon, Dakota Schott, Vanessa Bowers, and Trevor Bowers. His mother Shirley Fuller, his brothers; Earl (Robin) Bowers and Mike (Carole) Bowers, also his brother in-law Manuel Thomas and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.
He was predeceased by his father Carl, his sister Mary Thomas and step-father Ray Fuller.
Memorial donations in Mr. Bowers name are suggested to the Michigan Amputee Golf Association.
Online Condolences can be shared with the family by going to www.WatkinsFuneralHomes.com |
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7/8/2017 |
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12:00 PM |
Family will receive friends at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Durand Chapel, from 12 noon until the service at 1pm. |
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7/8/2017 |
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1:00 PM |
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Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes - Durand Chape
9189 East Stockton Blvd.
Durand , MI 48429Get a Map to this location...
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Rev. John Walworth |
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