Ruth Jean Bowman Obituary
The world bids farewell to Ruth Jean Bowman of Dayton, Ohio, departing on July 28, 2025 at the age of 90. Ruth Jean leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Jean Bowman to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Haskel J. Nabors and Lee Ann Nabors (Robinson); her former husband Ezart M. Bowman; and her siblings, James Nabors, Hershel Nabors, Finis Nabors, Aline Stamps and Mary Lou Robertson.
She is survived by: her husband Donald E. Whitaker Jr.; her children, Jimmy Bowman (Judy) and Alice Mullins (Barry); her stepdaughter Amanda Whitaker; her grandchildren, Craig Mullins, Jacob Bowman and Rachel Bowman; her great grandchild Chevy Mullins; and her sister Glenda Bumbalough. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 31st 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Zerkle Funeral Home (11900 N Dixie Dr, Tipp City, OH 45371). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 31st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, July 31st 2025 at the Forest Hills Memorial Gardens (11890 N Dixie Dr, Tipp City, OH 45371).
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Ruth's memory to the Cancer Research Institute, 29 Broadway, Floor 4, New York, New York 10006-3111 or to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, New York, 10163.
