Riley Bowman Sr

Riley David Bowman Sr, 88 of Rice, VA passed away on June 22, 2020. He is the husband of Blondell Metcalf Bowman. He was a tobacco farmer who loved to work, collect civil war relics, Indian artifacts and anything antique. He was a charter member of the Rice Vol Fire Dept. and now was serving as an honorary member. He was a deacon at Pisgah Baptist Church loved to sing in the choir and spend time with his family and his dog Lacie. He is preceded in death by his parents Harvey and Louisa Bowman, 5 brothers; Walter, Ralph, Corbett, Acie and Columbus Bowman 4 sisters Lillian Duncan, Jocie Berry, Della Murray, Lucy Thompson and a granddaughter Erika Bowman.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years Blondell, 2 sons Riley David Bowman Jr (Tyra) of Rice, Daniel Lee Bowman (Amy) of Farmville, 2 daughters Donna Bowman Nunnally and Dwayne of Rice, Dianne Bowman Daniel (Dennis) of Rice 1 sister Florence Miles, 9 grandchildren  and 1 great grandchild.

Memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA, PO Box 66, Meherrin, VA 23954. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 5:00PM in Trinity Memorial Gardens. Shorter Funeral Home is serving the family.