Wayne Ephram Bowman Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Wayne Ephram Bowman (Hickory, North Carolina), who passed away on April 18, 2026, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Wayne Ephram Bowman to show support.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Wayne may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Mosie Bowman and Mano Isenhour Bowman; his brothers, Clayton Bowman and Allen Bowman; and his son-in-law Murdoch Morrison.

He is survived by: his children, Elizabeth Richardson (Cameron), Alex Bowman (Julie Rudisill) and Jennifer Dey (Brian); his brother Jerry Bowman; and his granddaughter Bailey Richardson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Hickory Landmark Society or American Cancer Society in Wayne's name.