George Alton Bowman

George Alton Bowman, age 75, of the Bethlehem Community passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on February 22, 1943, the son of the late Lindsey McCree & Fleta Grace Honeycutt Bowman. During his career, George worked as a supervisor in the furniture industry and was the founder of Riverview Sports in Taylorsville. He was a member at St. Luke’s UMC in Hickory and loved to travel, especially to the beach. George was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting in the western states. He was also a flight instructor in Lenoir, NC. George started bee keeping along with his daughter and did it as long as he could and then she kept it going. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Leo & Paul Bowman; and sister Kathleen Wooten.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 57 years Peggy Sue Bolick Bowman of the home; daughter Teresa Bowman Stancil of Hickory; grandchildren Jessica Stancil of Huntersville and Sarah & Breann Stancil of Wilmington; great grandchildren Vada Edwards & Finn Clemons; sisters Mary Ruth Little & husband Junior, Ruby Warren & husband Ralph, and Rachel Church; his very dear friend and hunting buddy Jeff Davis of Bethlehem; along with a number of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm at Alexander Funeral Service. A memorial service to celebrate his life will follow in the funeral home chapel at 2:30 with the Rev. Larry Melton officiating. Inurnment will be with the family.