Franklin Melroy Bowman Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 17, 2021, at the age of 97, Franklin Melroy Bowman of Shinnston, West Virginia, born in Wyatt, West 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.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond Bowman and Jessie Hess Bowman; his wife Mary Jane Smith Bowman; his brother Ray Bowman; and his daughter-in-law Lee Anne Linger Bowman.
He is survived by: his sister-in-law Trudy Bowman of Newport News, Virginia; his children, Marilyn of Shinnston, Steve (Linda) of Morgantown and Jim (Alice) of Shinnston; his grandchildren, Jenny Bowman, Aaron Bowman (Liz), Nathan Bowman (Lindsay), Douglas Bowman and Neil Bowman (Lingli); his stepgrandsons, Eric (Hope Pill), Chad Pill and Matt (Courtney Pill); his great grandchildren, James Bowman, Natalie Bowman, Jessica and Lee Bowman; and his stepgreat-grandchildren, Cami, Jace, Kinsley Pill and Theo Pill. He is also survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family and friends.