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Benton Earl Bowman, 92, Adair County family (1926-2018)

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a retired truck driver. He was the patriarch of a distinguished family. He leaves 24 direct living descendants, including four children, Kaye Bowman and David Bowman both of Columbia, KY; and Wallace and Johnny Bowman of Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Knifley Bowman in 1988.
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Benton Earl Bowman, 92, of Euless, TX, died Thursday, August 16, 2018 at his home.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 11amCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Randy Johnson officiating. Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY.. Visitation will be on Monday, August 20, 2018, from 5pm-8pmCT, at the funeral home.



Benton Earl Bowman, 92, Adair County family (1926-2018)

He was born June 24, 1926, in Frankfort, Clinton County, IN. He was the son of the late Ferris & Eva Rasner Bowman. He died Thursday, August 16, 2018, in Euless, Tarrant County, TX, at the age of 92 years, one months, and 23 days. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Mary Frances Knifley Bowman on March 10, 1988. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a retired truck driver.

Survivors include
  • Four children - Kaye Bowman and David Bowman both of Columbia, KY; Wallace Bowman of Krum, TX; and Johnny Bowman of Justin, TX

  • One brother - Benjamin Bowman of Georgetown, KY

  • One sister - Carol Billingsley of Indianapolis, IN

  • Eight grandchildren

  • Twelve great-grandchildren
Send condolences to the family of Benton Bowman

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, is in charge of arrangements.


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Benton Earl Bowman, 92, Adair County family (1926-2018)



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