Brian David Bowers, age 52 and life long resident of Glade Spring, VA, passed on Friday, October 4, 2013 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Bowers was an employee at General Dynamics for 26 years and was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Ernest Bowers and Hazel Shirley Hawthorne Bowers, and brother-in-law, Mike St. John.
He is survived by his son, Zach Bowers and wife Kati of Wytheville, VA; sister, Naomi St. John and special friend Jerry Harmon of Chilhowie, VA; brothers, Ed Heath and wife Betty and Rick Bowers and wife Pam, both of Glade Spring, VA; grandson, Mason Wise; great nephews, Dylan and Nathan St. John; loyal companion, Gracie; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Pastor Danny Mefford officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 6-7 p.m. just prior to the service.
The family will receive friends anytime at the home of Naomi St. John, 38307 Loves Mill Road, Chilhowie, VA. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guest register.
The family of Mr. Bowers is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service & Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 623-2700.