Carl L. Bowman

?The Holy Spirit came to visit On the day I left this world To comfort my much loved family Just to let them know The precious Savior is in complete control.' Carl Leonard Bowman, 74, of Johnson City, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Carl was born in a log cabin on Dry Creek in Washington County, a son of the late Matt and Dorrine Bowman. Carl attended King Springs Elementary School and graduated from Jonesborough High School, as well as attending ETSU for a time. He retired from Old Dominion Trucking. He was an ordained Baptist Preacher and attended and was a member of Johnson City Baptist Temple. In addition to his parents, Carl is preceded in death by one sister, Juanita. Survivors include: his wife, Debbie Bowman, of the home; two sons, Carl Bowman and his wife Dolores, and Eric Bowman and his wife Tammy; one daughter, Christal ?Cherri' Bowman Thompson and her husband Ray; three brothers, Ricky Bowman, Hank Bowman, Jimmy Bowman and his wife Carolyn; four grandchildren, Amanda Jennings and her husband Scott, Carina Fields and her husband David, Sarah Thompson and Katie Thompson; five great-grandchildren, Jacob Whitaker, Eli Whitaker, Kelsey Whitaker, Tyler Fields, and Kiera Fields; many nieces and nephews; and special friends, Stan Rainwater, Lonnie Miller, and Troy Edwards. The family of Carl Bowman will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM, officiated by Pastor Wilkie Brookshire and Preacher Charlie Biggs. A committal service will be conducted by Pastor Doug Hartley at 10:00 AM on Friday, June 29, 2018 at Roselawn Memory Gardens. Friends and family are asked to gather at the graveside by 9:50 AM. Special thank you to the staff on the 2300 wing at Johnson City Medical Center for their care.