Eugene "Gene" Davis Bowes's obituary , Passed away on October 7, 2025 in Roanoke, Virginia

Eugene "Gene" Davis Bowes

November 30, 1942 - October 7, 2025 (82 years old)

Roanoke, Virginia

Eugene "Gene" Davis Bowes's obituary , Passed away on October 7, 2025 in Roanoke, Virginia

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Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory

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Eugene "Gene" Davis Bowes

November 30, 1942 - October 7, 2025 (82 years old)

Roanoke, Virginia

Eugene Davis Bowes Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Eugene Davis Bowes of Roanoke, Virginia, who passed away on October 7, 2025, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Eugene Davis Bowes to show support.

Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Eugene leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Hammond Eugene Bowes and Mable Catherine Short Bowes. He is survived by: his wife Susan Ellen Baker; his children, Robert Bowes (Candice), Jeffrey Bowes, Christopher Bowes (Tara), Edward Bowes, Kimberly Windham (Melvyn) and Kenneth Bowes (Amy); and his brother Preston Ray Bowes. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 12th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Oakey's South Chapel (4257 Brambleton Ave, Cave Spring, VA 24018). A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 13th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (3808 Brandon Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24018).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory



Sun

Oct 12

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Oakey's South Chapel
4257 Brambleton Ave, Cave Spring, VA 24018

Mon

Oct 13

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
3808 Brandon Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24018

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