Don Bowers

Donald Eugene Bowers, 81, of Norwood, was welcomed into heaven by his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 21, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving family at his home. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, November 25, 2024 at Silver Springs Baptist Church. Rev. Mark Little will officiate and interment will follow in the church cemetery. 

The family will receive friends on Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Edwards Funeral Home in Norwood. 

Mr. Bowers was born on February 16, 1943 in Stanly County to the late Paul Henry and Virginia Kimrey Bowers. Don graduated from Aquadale High School. His career included working as a barber, and then continued as a supervisor at Federal Pacific, where he met his wife, Cecile. They were married on November 21, 1973. He also worked at Stanly Fixtures and Geoscapes Landscaping.

“PaPa Don” was a true disciple of Jesus Christ over the years, telling everyone he came into contact with about Him. During his recent hospital stay, he asked everyone that entered his room to care for him if they are a Christian. He witnessed for Jesus until he had no breath left to do so. What an inspiration he was for his family. He was what we should all strive to be. 

Don is survived by his wife of 51 years, Cecile Springer Bowers of the home; children: Terry Dennis (Shelia), Dale Dennis, and Donna Byerly (Bobby); Nine Grandchildren: Erin Beth Pinkston, Jesse Garmon (Tatiana), Mollie Dennis, Maxine Dennis, Clyde Dennis, Halle Allen, and Emily Dennis April Morton and Phillip Morton and eight great-grandchildren. 

Memorials may be made to Tillery Compassionate Care 960 N First Street Albemarle NC 28001 or Silver Springs Baptist Church 16072 NC 138, Norwood NC 28128

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