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Robert L. Bowns

Born: 7/16/1940
Died: 11/9/2021
Age: 81
Community: Swartz Creek , MI

Robert L. Bowns age 81 of Swartz Creek passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at his home. Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Durand Chapel. Robert L. Bowns age 81 of Swartz Creek passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at his home. Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Durand Chapel. Family will receive friends on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM and one hour prior to the service. He will be layed to rest at Fremont Cemetery at a later date.

Robert Loren Bowns was born July 16, 1940 in Durand, a son of Charlie and Dorothy (Curtis) Bowns. On August 12, 1993 he married Charlotte Kelley. Robert enjoyed fishing, hunting, horse racing, going to the casino and animals. Prior to his retirement in 1992, he had been employed by AC Delco for 31 years as a die setter.

Robert is survived by his wife, Charlotte Bowns; children, Malinda (Joe) Kopec, Karen Bowns, Curtis (Kim) Bowns, Robert Zuck, Daniel (Johnette) Zuck and Jeffrey (Kerri) Zuck; 6 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brother, James Bowns and sister, Barbara Morency. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Albert and Ron and sisters, Sharon, Shirley and Patti.

Memorial Contributions in Robert's name are suggested to the American Heart Association, American Kidney Association or Shiawassee County Humane Society. Online condolences may be sent at www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com He will be layed to rest at Fremont Cemetery at a later date.

Robert Loren Bowns was born July 16, 1940 in Durand, a son of Charlie and Dorothy (Curtis) Bowns. On August 12, 1993 he married Charlotte Kelley. Robert enjoyed fishing, hunting, horse racing, going to the casino and animals. Prior to his retirement in 1992, he had been employed by AC Delco for 31 years as a die setter.

Robert is survived by his wife, Charlotte Bowns; children, Malinda (Joe) Kopec, Karen Bowns, Curtis (Kim) Bowns, Robert Zuck, Daniel (Johnette) Zuck and Jeffrey (Kerri) Zuck; 6 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brother, James Bowns and sister, Barbara Morency. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Albert and Ron and sisters, Sharon, Shirley and Patti.

Memorial Contributions in Robert's name are suggested to the American Heart Association, American Kidney Association or Shiawassee County Humane Society. Online condolences may be sent at www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com
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  Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes - Durand Chapel
501 N. Saginaw St.
Durand, MI 48429

Phone: (989) 288-3106

Web Site: http://www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com

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Visitation
Date:   11/12/2021
Time:   2:00 PM
Family will receive friends on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM and one hour prior to the service.
 
Funeral Service
Date:   11/13/2021
Time:   1:00 PM
 
Location:   Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes - Durand Chape
9189 East Stockton Blvd.
Durand , MI 48429

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