Paul Bowers

Raybon- Paul Bowers, 69, of Raybon passed away suddenly Tuesday night (December 27, 2016) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross.

Born in Greenfield, Illinois, his parents were the late Frealy H. Bowers and Edna Swarringim Bowers. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Handcock and a brother, Harold Bowers.

Paul was a deacon at Southside Baptist Church and was very dedicated to his church and his church family. Paul was also chairman of the Brantley County planning commission. He was a career, technical and agriculture Ed., and was a Advisory Committee Member of BCHS. Paul was also over Oak Grove Cemetery and was very much appreciated and will be missed by all that knew him.

Survivors include his wife of 42 yrs. Peggy Wilson Bowers of Raybon; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Justin Bowers (Beth) of Raybon; Joey Bowers (Brittany) of Raybon; Jason Ward (Joy) of Newark, NY, 8 grandchildren, BJ, Jessica, Megan and Allison Ward all of Newark, NY, Bradson, Reagan, Anniston and Ella Jaye Bowers all of Raybon communit, and 2 Great Grandchildren; Whisper Ward and Faela Ward all of Newark, N.Y. 2 brothers and a sister-in-law; Kenneth Bowers (Pam) of Yulee, FL., and Roy Bowers of Blackshear, 2 Sisters and brother-in-laws; Freida Douberly (David), and Theida Davis (David) all of Blackshear, GA. Also several nieces, nephews and other relatives, and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held Friday evening (December 30, 2016) starting at 6PM at Southside Baptist Church.

A funeral service will be held Saturday afternoon (December 31, 2016) at 2PM at Southside Baptist Church in Nahunta with Rev. Jerry Johns and Rev. Charles Florey officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Shane Moore, Stephen Gibson, Mike Turner, Jeffrey Bowers, Chris Nguyen, Travis Page, Ed Hall, Adam Wilson, and Andy Wilson.

Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of Southside Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers you can make donations to the Southside Baptist Church Youth Ministry P.O. Box 1063, Nahunta, Ga. 31553

Family will be receiving friends at the residence of Paul Bowers at 12295 Raybon Rd. W. Nahunta, Ga. 31553

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online registry at fryefh.com.