Thomas Vester Bowers, 89, of Greenville, loving husband of the late Evelyn JoAnn Bowers, went home to be with the Lord on June 17, 2017.
Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Thomas Odem and Pansy Grizzle Bowers.
Mr. Bowers had a love for gardening, camping, Clemson football and having McDonald’s coffee with his friends. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and was active with the Bob Clayton Sunday School Class.
He is survived by his son, Anthony Bowers (Gail), his daughter, Doris Wiser (Tim); five grandchildren, Jason Bowers, Andrea Barlow, Dana Jackson, Trisha Wiser, and Katie Jackson; seven great grandchildren; two sisters, Faye Anders and Myrtle Lee Banks; and a loving companion, Alpha Brown.
In addition to his parents and loving wife of 52 years, he was preceded in death by three brothers; and two sisters.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, June 21, 2017 from 12 p.m. until 1:15 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest; with the funeral service following in the Northwest Chapel at 1:30 p.m. A burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery, West.
Memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 403 Sulphur Springs Rd, Greenville, SC 29617.