Jack Bowman
Graveside services for Jack Bowman, 69, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Bowman passed away at 3:25 p.m., Monday, February 12, 2024, at his home.
He was born August 24, 1954, at Wichita, Kansas, to Gerald Nathan Bowman and Evelyn Joyce Thornton. On June 19, 2004, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Wanda Kibbe. Before his retirement, Jack was the airport Manager of West Plains Regional Airport at Pomona, Missouri, for thirty-seven years. He loved airplanes and was president of Missouri Airport Manager Association. Mr. Bowman was also a volunteer firefighter for the Pomona Fire Protection District. He enjoyed playing guitar, singing, and going on motorcycle rides. He loved his family and friends. Mr. Bowman attended Rescue Church.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda Bowman, of the family home; four children, Sherry Bowman, Springfield, Missouri, Cody James Bowman, Columbia, Missouri, Jacque Collins, West Plains and Veronica Rees and husband, Joe, West Plains; five grandchildren, Zachary Jones, Noah Jones, Dustin Collins, Cody Collins and wife, Sarah and Khalees Rees; one great-grandchild, Sapphire Collins; one brother, Roy Lance, Rogersville, Missouri; one brother-in-law, Mike Moffis, Springfield, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Karen Lance, Springfield, Missouri; two nephews, Christopher and Austin Lance; and one great-niece, Amelia Lance.
His parents, first wife, Patricia Bowman, son-in-law, Matthew Collins, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Hobert and Lucille Moffis and one sister-in-law, Reta Ann Weatherford, preceded him in death.
Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Melinda (Burgess) King
February 13, 2024 @ 9:20 pm
This man touched so many lives. Fly high Jack.
Kelvin Fine
February 14, 2024 @ 8:41 am
I’ve always thought the world of Jack. He will be missed by all his family and friends. Rest in peace.
Donna Fox Newberry
February 14, 2024 @ 10:33 am
Wanda so sorry to lose Jack. Over the years I saw Jack when we both worked in Pomona. Always enjoyed talking with him. Donna Fox Newberry
Millicent Parker
February 14, 2024 @ 10:57 am
Blue skies, Jack. He will be so missed by all his friends in the aviation community. He left behind a great legacy at UNO, and I know he was proud of that accomplishment. Rest in peace, Jack.
Deborah Miller
February 14, 2024 @ 11:32 am
so sorry for your loss
Mallory Snodgras
February 14, 2024 @ 2:22 pm
Jack was a good one! He will be missed. So sorry for your loss!
Amber Redburn
February 15, 2024 @ 9:05 am
To the Bowman Families, and Roy/Michelle Lance & Families
Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing of Jack. Wonderful memories of him at the West Plains Airport and all he did to progress, improve, and move our local airport into the future. He had a wonderful personality and a smile for all he came in contact with on a daily basis. He will be missed. We will keeping all of you in our daily prayers and thoughts. May God provide each of you daily peace, comfort, strength, and encouragement. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris & Ivene Cozort
Tim, Amber(Cozort) and Corby Redburn
Craig and Sherri Cromer
February 15, 2024 @ 9:11 am
Jack was so fun to work with. He always had a smile. So sorry for your loss.
Melinda Rhoads
February 15, 2024 @ 9:31 am
Jack taught me to how to play the guitar when I was about 15 years old. Jack was a super sweet man. RIP my friend. Melinda Rhoads
Darla Conway
February 15, 2024 @ 10:22 am
Wanda,
I’m sending you many hugs, much love and lots of prayers for strength. Love you lady.
Doug vargas
February 15, 2024 @ 1:06 pm
I’ve known Jack for many years and am hurt to hear of his passing. Kris Bottrell, Jack and I had wonderful times playing music together at so many gigs. He was always a kind hearted man with high character and he meant what he said. I will miss him.
Anne Cochran
February 15, 2024 @ 9:05 pm
Jack was such a sweet person. I remember him clear back to high school and he was a great guy then. So very sorry. May your family heal knowing he was a blessing to many.
Ron. Gould
February 18, 2024 @ 6:25 pm
Jack was always helpful to me. May he rest in peace.
Schantel Smith
February 21, 2024 @ 10:28 pm
Sherry, So sorry for your loss.
Jack was always so friendly!
Hugs and prayers to all.