Life LegacyBOWERS, NELSON W., 88 of Sebring, FL, passed away Wednesday, March 4th, 2015. Nelson was born in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, son of the late, Alfred and Harriett (Dunlap) Bowers. He was a retired Senior Chief Petty Officer with the U.S. Navy from 1944-1973. He received his BA degree from University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL and his Masters from University of South Florida. Nelson was an Industrial Arts Instructor at Sebring Middle School (1977-1987). A member of the Genealogical Society and the local Computer Club. Nelson was preceded in death by a son, David Bowers and a brother, Roger Bowers. He is survived by his loving family, wife of 62 years, Florence, Sebring and sons, Martin (Sandra Lazotte) Bowers, Tamarac, FL, Scott (Caryn) Bowers, Altamonte, Springs, FL and Tim (Maleah) Bowers, Sebring; daughter-in-law, Midge Bowers, Durham, NC; brother, Alfred (Barbara) Bowers, Sterling, VA; sister, Frances Sessions, Mentor, OH; grandchildren, Ashleigh Bowers, Savannah, GA, Christian Bowers, Atlanta, Ga, Kylie Bowers and Colby Bowers both of Sebring. Visitation 3-4 pm, Sunday at Morris Funeral Chapel with a service to follow at 4:00 pm with Douglas Beavers officiating. Military Honors on Tuesday, 1:30 pm at Sarasota National Cemetery. Memorials are requested to any charity of ones choice. Condolences or Life Stories may be expressed in his Guestbook. Morris Funeral Chapel, Sebring, Fl. Sign Guestbook Photo Upload
My life was greatly enriched, because you passed thru it. Thanks for the memories! I'll miss you bud! Art ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 03/06/2015 - Kathy and Mike Turner Our deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in our prayers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 03/06/2015 - Midge Bowers Feeling blessed to be a part of this wonderful family and share the Bowers name. We will miss you Dad B/Grandpa. With love, Midge, Ashleigh and Christian ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 03/07/2015 - Claudia And Marvin Johns We are thinking about you with our hearts and remembering you in our prayers. With Sympathy and Love. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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