Robert Bowers, Jr.

Robert “Bobby” Bowers, Jr., age 54, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully on October 12, 2021, at his home. Bobby was born on May 20, 1967, at St. Annes Hospital in Columbus,
Ohio to his late parents, Elinor Bowers and Robert Bowers, Sr. Bobby graduated from Marion Franklin High School, where he found his love for football. He then went off to play football
at Finley College, where he won the football championship. Unfortunately, right after his victory, he suffered a knee injury and had to move on from his beloved sport. That is where he then went into the Air Force and got an honorable discharge. He then began to work at Huntington Center downtown, where he was lieutenant of security. There he trained 15 people under him and then moved up to captain of the whole center. His final job was at Techna Glass, where he worked for 14 years and then retired.

Bobby was a father of seven, a beloved son, brother, uncle, fiance, and friend. He was a God-fearing, loving, and loyal man. He was family oriented and loved the church, where he found his love for singing. He always made you laugh if you had the privilege of knowing him. Bobby’s smile, spirit, and kindness will never be forgotten.

Bobby leaves to carry on his legacy: his children, Honesty “Honi” Bowers, Yolanda “Lala” Sams, Shasta White, Robert “RB3” Bowers III (Jessica), Lashay Bowers, and Jaela “Lala Jr.” Lyles;
grandchildren, Yo’Larius Sams, Yolon Sams, Ariyah Bowers, Yo’Lantae Obey, Robert Bowers IV; siblings, Bishop Jerome Bostic (Evangelist Linda Bostic), Donna Bostic, Monica Bostic, and
Andrea Bostic; nieces and nephews, Iesha Graham, Joshua Bostic, Caleb Bostic, Antwan Bostic, Sasha Bostic, Quatauna Bostic, and Da’Miah Bostic; fiance, Monica DeJarnett; best friend, James Wilson; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Bobby was preceded in death by his mother, Overseer Elinor L. Bowers; father, Robert Bowers, Sr.; grandparents, Ida Scott, Reverend Elijah Bostic, Ella Bowers, and Clarence Bowers; sister, Falyce A. Yuill; brother, Larry Bostic; son, and granddaughter, Ivi’Ani Sams.

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