Charles Walter Bowman Obituary

Charles Walter Bowman, born on October 12, 1941, passed away on August 1, 2026. Charles leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Charles Walter Bowman to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Gertrude Anna (Hughes) and Harry Leroy Bowman; and his sister Mary Jane Bowman. He is survived by: his daughters, Debbi Barnett (Phil) and Juliette Yanalunas (Justin); his grandchildren, Samuel Barnett (Elisa) and Aurora Yanalunas; and his brothers, Gordon Bowman (Paula), Harry Bowman (Lois), George Bowman and Milford Bowman. He is also survived by nephews and nieces.

Charlie was recognized for his contributions to Detroit news media through various awards, notably an Emmy awarded by the National Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1982 for his coverage on the Buhl Building fire.