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Donald E. Bowers Sr.

Donald Eugene Bowers Sr., 71, of Huntington, IN, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at 3:09 p.m. at his home.

Mr. Bowers had been employed by the Huntington Street Department for 35 years, retiring in 2002.

He was born April 1, 1944, in Huntington to Hayden O. and Clara A. Parrett Bowers. He married Vicki L. Bear on May 21, 1966, and she survives.

Additional survivors include three daughters, Tammy S. Bowers, of Roanoke, and Lori A. (Thomas) Obenour and Brandi J. (Aaron) Raddenbach, both of Huntington; three sons, Donald E. “Spud” Bowers Jr. and Michael H. (Sessie) Bowers, both of Huntington, and Scott W. Bowers, of Andrews; a sister, Roxanna Shumate, of Huntington; three brothers, Norman Bowers, Larry Bowers and Gary Bowers, all of Huntington; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Calling is Friday, April 17, 2015, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 W. Park Drive, Huntington. A service will be held at the mortuary on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at 10 a.m., with Rev. Dianna Teusch officiating. Those unable to attend may view the service on the Bailey-Love Mortuary channel at www.livestream.com. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, in Huntington.

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