Gerald W. Bowman

September 2, 1955 – March 10, 2025

Gerald Wayne Bowman, 69, of Boones Mill, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025. Surviving are his wife, Martha Ann (Sink) Bowman; children, Esther and Neil Mohler, Anna and Winter Etter, Isaac Bowman, Daniel and Renee Bowman, Titus and Beth Bowman, and Miriam Bowman; and 19 grandchildren; sisters, Helen Bowman, Diane and Darrell Flora, Glenna and Jeff Bayer. 

Gerald was preceded in death by two sons, Joel and Jesse; two grandchildren, Amanda Mohler and Quentin Etter, parents, Odell and Joanna Bowman; sister, Carolyn Austin Flora.

Visitation will be Friday, March 14, from 6–9 p.m.; Saturday, 2–4 p.m. and 5–8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 10 a.m., all at Oak Hill Old German Baptist Brethren Meetinghouse, 101 Elam Lane, Boones Mill, VA 24065. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

Gerald was known by many in the community for his dedication to custom stone engraving and the creation of memorial stones.

We greatly appreciate the love, support and prayers of the community. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Carilion Hospice of Franklin County, 453 S. Main St. Rocky Mount, VA 24151 or to a favorite charity.

Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.