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Saturday, May 11, 2024
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Jacob Wells posted a condolence
Saturday, May 11, 2024
My papaw is immortal. I've always said that my whole life. He had lived through things that would have ended a lesser man over and over. From dynamite blasting in the coal mines to countless heart attacks and other "life-threatening medical conditions," he survived it all. He was stubborn like that.
All that's to say is that even though something finally took him, he's still immortal. I'll hold all his memories with me. I'll keep his laugh in my mind and speak of him until the end. Love ya papaw, be good.
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Noah Wells posted a condolence
Saturday, May 11, 2024
I’m going to miss you, papaw.
The first memory to come to mind was from when I was younger, we had a small birthday party at mamaws house. I remember papaw building up a gift he got me to be this big exciting thing. After a while he asked me if I was ready for it and I was so excited. I finally opened it, and it was just a tiny rubber duck. An old, used one at that, that I definitely remembered just seeing around in the house. He asked me if I loved it and I said yes, then immediately got very sad and confused and tried to play it off like it was a great gift. It is absolutely hilarious to think back on, even if I didn’t appreciate it in that moment. He kept asking me why I wasn’t playing with it.
I also remember his boobie cake for one of his birthdays. And eating his rum cake when I was definitely too young to appreciate it. I was too young to appreciate both of the cakes, to be fair.
At least I can say that he has hit on all of my girlfriends, so he won’t be missing out on any others. He was definitely pretty close to stealing a couple of them though.
Love you papaw. Rest easy. I hope you can eat all the ham you want to now.
- “No-no”
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Saturday, May 11, 2024
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I don't know what to say that hasn't already been said about my daddy. There is just too many memories to just pick one. Just know that I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for you and mom.
I guess some of the best memories is when I would have an idea about something to build for me or the kids. My house is filled with all the wonderful things he's built. I can't walk into a room without seeing something he built for me. Even though he would complain every time, I know he secretly enjoyed it. I'll never be able to forget him because everywhere I look, I have reminders of him and how much he loved us.
So rest easy and know that you will always be remembered and loved. I love you daddy and I'll see you when I see you.
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Lora Canterbury posted a condolence
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Dave bless your heart. Hard to believe your gone. Think I was 6 or 7 when you and Bo got married. I have alot of memories from fishing at pay lakes to the river even the low water bridge at Calf Creek, going to the drive inns, seems like you guys always had kids around lol
You and Bo always let me drive your cars to go places. To when you and Bo came and got me at the hospital when I had Michelle lol big snow too. Now we are all older and memories we will share. You are at rest now no more pain and suffering you were a really good brother- in- law. You are part of our family, you will be missed. So many good memories. Watch over all of us down here please. Love ya Lora
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Frances Bowen posted a condolence
Thursday, May 9, 2024
I loved you then I love you now you will always be encased in my heart.I will love you now and forever.morning are hard waiting for you to ask me to turn you over,but you have not ask so i know you are gone forever,I will always love you and i will never forget you.you will always be in my heart and beside me forever.I will always love you. your wife
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John David Whites posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
I always knew Dave as Rerun. He and my dad were great friends. The strories I could tell about their adventures. He was like family. He used to build things for my grandmother, and let me tell you, if you could put a shine on her face, you accomplished something. He was quite the jokester, an excellent carpenter and a good friend. He will be missed.
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Joe Green posted a condolence
Monday, May 6, 2024
I knew Dave from when I was about 10. He always made me laugh and was never shy about picking on ya, or telling funny stories.
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Trish posted a condolence
Sunday, May 5, 2024
I knew this man almost as long as his kids. I was the 1st daughter in law. I remember meeting him the 1st time & with no warning he just up & started calling me bubblebutt. I kept that nickname. Ppl can say what they want bout me but every good memory from over there has him in it. He was flirty dirty old man when he wanted. But the heart he had was amazing. Bo I love you both & always will. You guys did so much to help with Reno. Poppa I love you & I'm not far behind. Look over my grand baby til I get there.Oh yea! I also forgot to mention the 1dt time I met Poppa he called me bubble butt & that was my nickname. Then on my wedding day he said to everyone stand back boys let a man show ya how its done & kissed me. Not the cheek it was a big lip locker! I'm gonna miss his jokes & his crazy forty lines he used lol. No matter what I'll always love Poppa. ❤️
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Ronald Wirth posted a condolence
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Well it's truly sad that we lost our uncle Dave and we definitely will miss you and still love you uncle Dave so many memories we shared
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Elizabeth Austin posted a condolence
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Papaw you were the best kind of person. You cared so much for the people that were around you and loved everyone. The kids will forever miss you but the pain will be a reminder that you existed and made such a huge impact in our lives. I love you more than anything in this world and I will always remember your smile and laugh and the way you told the same story every time but it was always a little different. I’m a little mad at myself because I freaked out more when you cut your finger off than I did when you finally passed on but I just know that you are so much better on the other side and can probably breath normal for the first time in 30 years. I love you more than words can express and Embyr and Ashton will miss you dearly because you made such an impact on their lives that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. Now look making me cry before work, but it’s only cause I know I can never lay eyes on you again until one day we meet again. (I hope cause no one knows what’s on the other side and you obviously aren’t going to tell me even though you know it would be good for the schooling) I love you paw and I will miss you until the day I die. Until we meet again make sure you save some space for me with you.
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Haskel Bowen uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, May 4, 2024
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Uncle Dave was a great person. I miss talking to him I haven't seen him in a while, he helped me wire my house back in 1991, he taught me how to wire a house. He will be missed.
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Paula Bowen posted a condolence
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Daddy you were so much fun to be around ( most of the time). I think my favorite memory of you was when you made earrings for me using bracelets. I loved them. Another great memory is when I was little and you would come home from work with that orange cooler. You always had a Hershey bar in there that you let me have. There's so many memories that I will always keep close to my heart. I love you dad.
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Becky Robinson posted a condolence
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Sending lots of love and prayers to All .
Dave...you will be missed by all who knew you ...some of my best childhood memories Include you ,Bo ,Melissa and Paula ,Duke ,Lisa and Rayburn ,Nannie, Monk, Junior, Joe ,Bob and James 'And Lori and I were Best of friends ! ( my 2nd family ) I was Always around you all as a kid and Some of my favorite memories were of Dave taking us ( me and lori ) fishing at the river ! He was so patient with us... getting snagged every few mins. lol I Remember how kind and Funny he was, Always joking and making us laugh.....I will always remember all those childhood times and cherish them....Until we meet again ...Rest Easy My Friend...You will never be forgotten...~.Becky Robinson~
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Jonah Bowen uploaded photo(s)
Friday, May 3, 2024
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How he always listening his country music on the porch during the summer time. He always been the nicest man on earth. I missed you so much and I love you so so so so much.
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Lillie Bowen uploaded photo(s)
Friday, May 3, 2024
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Lillie Bowen uploaded photo(s)
Friday, May 3, 2024
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Paula Bowen uploaded photo(s)
Friday, May 3, 2024
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Jerry Wirth uploaded photo(s)
Friday, May 3, 2024
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Uncle Dave was my mentor and favorite Uncle and fishing buddy. So many great memories.
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Bethany Wells uploaded photo(s)
Friday, May 3, 2024
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I'll always remember any time I didn't want to go to school, he would tell me I don't have to. So, I didn't. And now, I'm on the verge of failing this school year. But, I knew that he would tell me I didn't have to go, and my mom would have to listen. I'm sad I won't have an excuse to not show up to school anymore. Despite this, I love you, papaw, and I'll miss you for eternity.
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Jessie Bowen posted a condolence
Friday, May 3, 2024
He would set and tell us stories about when he was growing up and how he always got in trouble. He always had a new story to tell me and my brother everytime we seen him. Love you papaw and I'm going to miss you
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Leona Bowen posted a condolence
Friday, May 3, 2024
There is so many memories of this wonderful man that it's hard to pick just one. If I had to pick just one though it would be the first time I meet him as James's (Roo) girlfriend. Roo had warned me many times that his Dad was a big flirt, but I pushed it to the side. I really should listened to him cause I wouldn't have be so surprised and embarrassed when he grabbed my boob as I hugged him. I loved the old man as a second daddy, I love you Poppa and I'll miss you everyday.
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James (Roo) Bowen posted a condolence
Friday, May 3, 2024
So many memories, some happy, some sad, some funny, some he probably can't remember. Our dad had so many stories that he loved to tell, so many that he repeated the same stories alot, but I listened each and everytime, after he got done I would always ask him how many more times are you going to tell me that story.
So a memory, one comes to mind everytime i think of dad. I had a Ford Contour, if you know dad he was a Chevy guy, but anyways I ended up overheating that car, I warped the head and ended up limping it a little ways up the road. I got home and asked dad if he would take me to pick it up the next day, pull it home or get it fixed. Firat words outta his mouth, if you would have bought a Chevy, you wouldnt be in this mess. We go to pick it up and he gets in and looks at the dash and says, yep I see why you let it overheat, it has a dial on the dash, ppl like you need a dummy light cause you will pay attention to flashing lights, lol. We get it home and he said you'll have to take the head off of it. At the time, I didnt know much about cars, still dont. I asked dad how do you take that off, he said starting at the top take every screw and every bolt you find out, take stuff off till you get to the middle of the engine. I get to work and finally make it to the head, dad walks out to look at it to see if I warped it, I almost trip over the valves and dad says good thing you didnt knock that over cause you dont wanna knock them out. So dad gets a square out and says it's the straightest thing he has, by this time Rabon has joined us, (cause lord have mercy if someone isn't working on something and everyone shows up)him and dad starts talking and something is said about the valves, well dad picks them up and what does he do he turns it upside down to check something on the back and dumps everyone out. I stare at him dumbfounded cause him and Rabon are laughing and I'm standing there with my mouth wide open thinking my car will never run right again. My dad, my hero cause I thought he actually came out to help me, has just destroyed my car, and what does he do? He says i told you not to dump them out, better get them picked up and him and Rabon leave me standing there thinking no hes joking, nope my dad walks in the house and sits down. I pick them up and put all the part in the backseat. I walk in the house and say thanks dad, and decide to give the car to my nephew Jacob, said if you can get it fixed you can have it. Dad put it back together for him.
I still loved him though, I hope to be a father just like him. My dad was the strongest and the greatest man I will ever know and he will be sorely missed.
I love and miss you more than anyone will know. Hope Mamaw Jess is keeping you and Uncle John in line. I LOVE YOU POP!!
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Monroe (Billie Ison) Bowen posted a condolence
Friday, May 3, 2024
I remember working along side of my dad. Broke down once just the other side of Blaine and I went to try to call someone and ended up walking from there all the way to sandy hook. Also there was a time I got drunk and the next morning I remember dad waking me up at 6am to carry bundles of shingles up on the roof in the blazing sun. When he was building our house I can remember following him around watching everything he did. I learned a lot from my father and he will be missed and loved. He will always be in my heart and be a part of my soul. I love you dad. When he found out that Billie and I were were together he said I had a good woman because he knew her family and watched her grow up and welcomed her into our family. He teased alot. His stories were the best stories and we always listened. He loved with all of his heart and spoke the truth as he saw it. I love you dad. I know you will always be with us. Don't worry about Mom. We will be there for her. I love you so much. Rest now. Be at peace.
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James Bowen uploaded photo(s)
Friday, May 3, 2024
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Dad I miss you and love you. Sometimes you could be an hateful old fart, but you was my hateful old fart, I'm hoping I can be just a smidge of a father like you was. I hate that you are going to miss Hope and Britney grow up, but I also know you will be right there beside them. Guide them down the right path. Look in on Jonah and Jessie sometimes, maybe scare them. Me and Leona love and miss you Pop.
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Thelma Bowens posted a condolence
Friday, May 3, 2024
I remember the time that I hit him in the head with the broom.
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Lillie Bowen uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, May 2, 2024
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Lillie Bowen uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, May 2, 2024
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Sammy Spillman posted a condolence
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Known for his humor, intelligence and creativity, Paul's memory shall forever be etched in our hearts. His benevolent spirit was eminent in the love he showered upon his grandchildren, filling their lives with joyous moments. The echoes of laughter from amusing incidents like when he jestingly claimed to have lost his teeth continues to fill our hearts with warmth. He was indeed the finest grandfather anyone could ever ask for and will always be cherished through beautiful memories.
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Paula Bowen uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, May 2, 2024
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Daddy I miss you already. You have been my biggest supporter my entire life. You never judged but you never held back your opinion and I truly appreciate that. Life won't be the same without you here but I'm so glad that you are no longer hurting. I love you daddy, fly high and reach the stars.
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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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Lillie Bowen posted a condolence
Thursday, May 2, 2024
My papaw always told me that I had to let all the air out of my tires in the winter and put winter air in them, and then do the same in the summer. I will never forget him making me look so dumb going into that car shop to ask about it. I will never, ever forget this memory with him.
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