Willie Brown Bowles, Jr.
May 31, 1947 - July 04, 2023
Chesterfield, Virginia
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Willie Brown Bowles, Jr.
May 31, 1947 - July 04, 2023
Chesterfield, Virginia
Obituary
Willie Brown Bowles, Jr., 76, of Chesterfield, VA, peacefully went to be with his Lord of July 4, 2023. Willie was a devoted husband to Bonita “Bonnie” Bowles for 36 years, and father of to his “Bonus” children, Donnie Blick, Jr. (Brianne) and Cindy Claggett (Bryan). Willie cherished his grandchildren, Jonathan, Kayla, Reagan, Cole, Laney, and Cody; great grandchildren, Jade and JJ, and looking forward to meeting the 3rd, Kru. He is also survived by his estranged children that he loved and missed, Emily Trent and Ricky Bowles; sisters, Ann Burks, Barbara Wood, and Debbie Crews (Ronnie); uncle, Howard Dunivan, and numerous other relatives that he loved dearly. Willie was preceded in death by his parents, Lillie and Willie Bowles, Sr.
Willie retired from VDOT as a heavy equipment hauler. He loved driving tractor trailers and all types of heavy equipment and had 30 years of safe driving. He loved God, anything Harley, working in his garage, bluegrass music and designing and building Harley trikes out of 2 wheels.
Willie loved his family immensely and will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 pm, with his funeral service starting at 3:00 pm on Saturday, July 15 at Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd., N. Chesterfield, VA 23234. Flowers are welcome but donations may be made to Chester Christian Church, 4330 Curtis St., Chester, VA 23831. Online condolences at www.morrissett.com
Visitation
- Date & Time: July 15, 2023 (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Road N. Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: July 15, 2023 (3:00 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Road N. Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
7 responses to Willie Brown Bowles, Jr.
Lois Lang says:
July 7, 2023
So sorry to hear about your lost. Prayers are with you and family at this time. Jr. was loved but unfortunately we didn’t get to see him very much.Always fun to be around. He will be missed.
Lois Lang says:
July 7, 2023
Bonnie, I am Jr’s first cousin. Just wanted to let you know. Praying 🙏 that God will give you the strength you need at this time.
WAYNE Abernathy says:
July 7, 2023
sorry for your loss hugs and prayers
Jackie Casey says:
July 7, 2023
I am very sorry for your loss. Willie will be remembered fondly in our home.
Jackie and Bryan Casey
Liz Butler says:
July 7, 2023
Bonnie my prayers are with you and the family. I am sorry for your loss and Jr is in no pain now. Last time I spoke with him he wanted to have a family reunion again. God bless and take care of yourself. Liz