Billy Ray Bowern Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-07-08T15:45:00
End: 2025-07-08T15:45:00
Location: Holston View Cemetery

We are sad to announce that on July 2, 2025, at the age of 92, Billy Ray Bowern (Gate City, Virginia) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the vast expanse of eternity, may Billy Ray find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Bowen and Nora Bowen (Fain); and his wife Suella Bowen (Purkey). He is survived by: his sons, Ricky Bowen (Linda Smith) and Michael Bowen (Kathy Jo Roberts).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gate City Funeral Home

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July 08

Visitation

Holston View Cemetery
226 Yuma Rd, Weber City, VA 24290

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July 08

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226 Yuma Rd, Weber City, VA 24290

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