Jerry Dale Bowman...
Jerry Dale Bowman was born on August 20, 1947 in Garfield, AR. He attended school in Pea Ridge, AR and played on the school’s inaugural football team. After graduating High School he was offered a full ride scholarship to play for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks football program. Jerry was a life long Arkansas Razorback fan. Jerry chose to instead join the Marine Corps and serve his country in the Vietnam War.
Jerry proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He entered the Marines on September 29, 1967 and was a Lance Corporal working in field operations until his discharge in September 1971.
Jerry was married to his sweetheart, Linda (Gushard) on July 26, 1969 in Riverside, CA. They shared fifty-five wonderful years of marriage together, raised four children and saw their family grow with the addition of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
After leaving the Marines, Jerry continued in his service to protect others. He completed technical training in law enforcement and served over 25 years with both city and county law enforcement agencies in Arkansas. In 2008, Jerry and Linda moved from Northwest Arkansas to Southwest Missouri.
Jerry entered into rest at his home in Reeds Spring on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at the age of 77.
He was preceded in death by his parents, J.D. & Erline Bowman and siblings, Bob Phillips and Lou Brooks.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Linda Bowman of Reeds Spring; his children Jeff Bowman and wife Kara of Branson, Rebecca Bowman of Reeds Spring, Kimberly Miller and husband Ryan of Aurora and Jenna Bowman of Ozark; his twelve grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a new great grandbaby on the way.
A celebration of Jerry’s life will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Healing River Worship Center, 265 Oak Ridge Rd., in Walnut Shade, MO with military honors rendered by the United States Marine Corps and BVA 913.
Cremation arrangements were in the care of Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home & Crematory, Branson.
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