James P. Bowers

August 28, 1928 - February 19, 2012

James Paul Bowers, 83, of Mullens passed away on February 19, 2012 at Bowers Hospice House. Born on August 28, 1928 at Mullens, he was the son of the late Frank C. and Edna (Osborne) Bowers. Jim/ Gramps attended of the First Presbyterian Church of Mullens, was a member of the Mullens Moose Lodge, and was an avid golfer. Jim was former employee of the Virginian and N&W Railroad where he retired as a clerk with 35 plus years of service and was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in the Korean Conflict. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Wilma Bowers who died on November 24, 2011; and one brother, Thomas Bowers. Those left to cherish his memory include a daughter, Catherine Bowers Modley, and her husband, Bob, of Beckley; special grandchildren whom he adored, Adam and Ashton Brown of Morgantown; step grandchildren, Bobby, Ashley, and Misty; step great-grandchildren, Kira, Kassidy, and Kaden; one brother, John C. Bowers, of Asheville, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. Services will be 12 Noon, Thursday, February 23, 2012 at the First Presbyterian Church, Mullens with Rev. Lewis Arnold officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, VA. Friends may call one hour prior to services Thursday at the church. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearer will be Dink Spade. Special thanks to Dink and Pam Spade for their support and care, the girls at the Raleigh Center, Daniels, and the staff of the Bowers Hospice House. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Bowers Hospice House, 454 Cranberry Drive, Beckley, WV 25801.