Glen C. Bowman

Glen C. Bowman of North Little Rock, a member of the greatest generation, died Thursday morning, January 29, 2015. He was born May 7, 1925, in the Antioch Community near Beebe, Ark., to Bessie and Frank Bowman. Mr. Bowman volunteered for the United States Navy at age 17 and served on several ships during WWII. His last ship was the USS Erben that sailed into Tokyo Harbor for the signing of documents ending the war. He retired from Ft. Roots Veterans Administration Hospital where he worked as a nursing assistant for 37 1/2 years. Mr. Bowman was predeceased by his parents, his sister, Laverne Newsom and stepson, Robert Medlock Jr. He is survived by his sister, Mildred Hefner, his wife of 34 years, Mary Jo Story Medlock Bowman, his daughter, Glenette and husband, Jim Davis, his son, Paul Urbanus and wife, Marilyn, stepdaughter, Lisa Medlock, stepson, William Gregory Medlock and wife Tina and grandson, Michael Glen Davis. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Cooper Lee and Micah Davis. As a younger man Mr. Bowman enjoyed fishing, hunting and all outdoor activities. In retirement, he and Mary Jo enjoyed RV traveling and bus trips. They were able to see all of the lower 48 states. He also enjoyed working in his yard and was especially proud of his beautiful roses. Mr. Bowman was a long time member of Baring Cross Baptist Church. The family wishes to thank Baptist Health Hospice for their care the last few months especially Janice, Cathy, Brenda, Kayla and Trisha. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 31, 2015, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501-791-7400). Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery, Cave City, Ark. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2014, at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Baring Cross Baptist, 7541 Warden Rd., Sherwood, Ark. 72120 or Baptist Health Hospice, 11900 Colonel Glen Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72210. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.