Robert W. Bowers Jr.

Robert W. Bowers Jr,. “Bill”, 87, of West Point, passed away on August 25, 2014. Bill was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina on September 30, 1926.

He served in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946. He retired from the Virginia Air National Guard with over 30 years service.

In earlier years, Bill was an avid boater and firearms enthusiast. He also enjoyed NASCAR racing.

Bill is survived by his beloved wife, Sandy Bowers; and his children, Robert Bowers (wife, Vickie) and Linda Smith (husband, Mike) of Mechanicsville; sister, Phyllis Ann Bowers; cousin, Geraldine Taylor of Rock Hill, South Carolina; grandchildren Cheryl Bowers and Shawn Smith; stepgrandsons, Chris and Rick Clemmons; and great-grandson, Anthony Bowers.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, James (Jimmy) and Vance (Dickie) Bowers; and his stepson, Joseph (Rocky) Clemmons.

Interment will be at Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia and will be private. Donations may be made in his name to the Wounded Warrior Project.