Donald Ray "Brother Ray" Bowyer's obituary , Passed away on December 9, 2025 in Charlestown, Indiana

Donald Ray "Brother Ray" Bowyer

October 8, 1940 - December 9, 2025 (85 years old)

Charlestown, Indiana

Donald Ray "Brother Ray" Bowyer's obituary , Passed away on December 9, 2025 in Charlestown, Indiana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Grayson Funeral Home

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Donald Ray "Brother Ray" Bowyer

October 8, 1940 - December 9, 2025 (85 years old)

Charlestown, Indiana

Donald Ray Bowyer Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Donald Ray Bowyer of Charlestown, Indiana, whose life came to an end on December 9, 2025 at the age of 85, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Donald Ray Bowyer or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his wife Ann Bowyer; and his brother Claude Bowyer Jr.. He is survived by: his children, Billy Bowyer (Angie) of Sellersburg, Indiana, Donnie Bowyer (Tammy) of Scottsburg, Indiana and Karen Jeakins (Mike) of New Washington, Indiana.; his brother Jimmie Bowyer (Rhonda) of Louisville, Kentucky.; his grandchildren, Maegan Knasel, Josh Bowyer, Ashley Howerton (Matt), Lauren Bowyer, Rebecca Nash, Kelsey Bowyer, Kalena White (Kendall) and Michaela Jeakins; and his great grandchildren, Tylar, Audrey, Jules, Serenity, Jaxon, Patterson and Hailey.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 12th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, December 13th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Pleasant View Baptist Church (19616 IN-62, Marysville, IN 47141).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Grayson Funeral Home



Fri

Dec 12

Visitation

3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Grayson Funeral Home - Charlestown
893 High St, Charlestown, IN 47111

Sat

Dec 13

Visitation

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Pleasant View Baptist Church
19616 IN-62, Marysville, IN 47141

Sat

Dec 13

Celebration of life

11:00 AM

Pleasant View Baptist Church
19616 IN-62, Marysville, IN 47141

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