Deacon William M. Bowman, Jr.
(March 11, 1944 - February 20, 2026)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Thursday, February 26, 2026 / 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: Second Nazareth Baptist Church, 2300 Elmwood, Avenue, Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Friday, February 27, 2026 / 11:00 A.M.
Interment Location:
My deepest condolences to the Bowman Family, I pray God gives you Peace and Comfort during these difficult days ahead
Drayton will always remain till we meet again!!
My deepest condolences to Florist and the Bowman Family, I pray God gives you Peace and Comfort during these difficult days ahead๐๐พ Class of CAJ 68
Florist and Family, I just heard about the passing of your beloved husband! I am deeply saddened by your loss! You have my heartfelt and deepest sympathy!! May the Lord console, strengthen, give y’all peace and wrap all of you in his loving arms during this difficult time!! May God continue to bless all of you!! I will keep you and the family in prayer!! Love you much ๐๐โค๏ธ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป
Deacon Bowman: Thanks so much for the remarkable history lessons! Grace and Peace to the Bowman family
My Condolences to the Bowman Family
My deepest condolences. My heart goes out to you and your family. May the love surrounding you, bring you comfort in peace in the days ahead.
He was a good man in the truest sense- honest in his words and the way he treated people.
My deepest condolences to the Bowman family. Deacon Bowman was always willing to help when needed. Second Nazareth will be missing a great deacon. Pastor Bowman, his father did the last baby dedication for my daughter before he retired. A good family indeed.
My deepest condolences to the Bowman family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the Lord be a comfort to you by wrapping His arms around you.
Our deepest condolences from the Deacons of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church Farrow Road. May God continue to comfort the Family during this trying time.
To the Bowman Family,
We send our deepest condolences to you all during this time. Mr. Bowman was our friend and co-worker. He was indeed a man of God. He definitely earned his reward in heaven. God bless
Love,
Elliott & Sherry Smith
To the Bowman Family,
We send our deepest condolences to you all during this time. Mr. Bowman was our friend and co-worker. He was indeed a man of God. He definitely earned his reward in heaven. God bless
Love,
Elliott & Sherry Smith
May God holed you and your family close to His bosom doing this time of bereavement and may God give you the strength to move forward in him
Our condolences to Mrs. Florist Bowman and family for your loss. Deacon Bowman will be missed by all who knew him. He will always be with us in our hearts and memories. God bless you and your family.
Dear Mrs. Florist Bowman and Family
I can’t begin to imagine the depth of your sorrow right now. Losing someone as special as Mr. Bowman is an unimaginable heartache, and my heart goes out to you during this incredibly difficult time.
Please know that itโs okay to grieve in your own way and at your own pace. Take the time you need to remember the love and joy he brought into your life. Remember that you are not alone; I am here for you, ready to listen or support you in any way you need.
As you navigate through this painful journey, may you find moments of comfort in cherished memories and strength in the love that surrounds you.
Sending all my love and deepest condolences,
Dr. Cindy Collins
To Florist and your family, we send you peace and love at this time and prayers that God will comfort you all. William and I shared birthdays, so I could never forget his.
Know that he still lives in spirit and soul on the other side of the river and know that our God has you in his mighty hands.
Peace and Love
Prayers and condolences to the Bowman Family. Deacon Bowman will be missed. May GOD strengthen you all during this time.
Our deepest condolences to the Bowman Family and Friends. My formative years were spent right in the neighborhood around the corner from Second Nazareth, and Bro William was always known as the strong, older brother. Now, Time and the Mighty One Above have brought us to this place where we all must go. May God Continue to Bless You All, and May His Angels Guide Deac to His Rest…
Our deepest condolences to the Bowman Family and Friends. My formative years were spent right in the neighborhood around the corner from Second Nazareth, and Bro William was always known as the strong, older brother. Now, Time and the Mighty One Above have brought us to this place where we all must go. May God Continue to Bless You All, and May His Angels Guide Deac to His Rest…
Wishing peace and comfort to all who loved Deacon William . Bowman. You are in our thoughts and PRAYERS!
Ms Florist Bowman, you are in our prayers. Condolences to you and your family in the passing of your dear husband. May God strengthen you and give you peace in this time of bereavement. You are LOVED.
Otis and (Rev) Cynthia Walters
Iโm was so saddened to hear about the passing of Deacon William Bowman. Iโm sending heartfelt sympathies to Ms. Florist Bowman and family. I worked at SCDMH (Social Work) where I came in contact with the sweetest colleague, Ms. Florist Bowman, who always helped me when I needed it. Deacon Bowman and my husband, Deacon DuPree, worked alongside one another in the UBD Association. We will be in continuous prayer for Ms. Florist Bowman. Earth has no sorrow, that heaven cannot heal.
My sincere condolences to Ms. Florist Bowman and family on the passing of Deacon William Bowman. I will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. God Bless You Ms. Bowman and Family.
My sincere condolences and prayers to the Bowman family. Deacon Bowman was a man of God and love God and loved working for God. He will certainly be missed but may the work he did speak for him, God bless you Mrs. Bowman and the entire family. Much love and prayers. ๐โค๏ธ
To the family of William Bowman . He was a very nice and kind man . You truly will be missed.
To everything there is a season! My Deepest Condolences to the Family, friends, and Deacons of Second Nazareth Baptist Church. Deacon Bowman served faithfully as Secretary of the United Baptist Deacons during my tenure as president. I will be forever grateful for his advice and wisdom. Rest in peace My Brother.
My Deepest Condolences To The Family & Friends
You Will Be Greatly Missed & Love Always
Vonda & Family
Our condolences and prayers.
To The Bowman Family, My heartfelt condolences to your family and wishing you comfort and strength for the days ahead.
Our Sincere Heartfelt Condolences, to Sis. Florist Bowman and the entire Bowman Family. Dea. Bowman will be deeply missed, he touched so many people through his wisdom, and his teachings about our Lord & Savior. May you find Comfort, Strength & Peace knowing that he is safe in Godโs arms. Our Prayers are with you & the Family during this time and always๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ๐๏ธMuch Love to you all๐๐ฝ
Love, Sis. Nadine, April, & Ariel Ashford
Our Sincere Heartfelt Condolences, to Sis. Florist Bowman and the entire Bowman Family. Dea. Bowman will be deeply missed, he touched so many people through his wisdom, and his teachings about our Lord & Savior. May you find Comfort, Strength & Peace knowing that he is safe in Godโs arms. Our Prayers are with you & the Family during this time and always๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ๐๏ธMuch Love to you all๐๐ฝ
Love, Sis. Nadine, April, & Ariel Ashford
Our Sincere Heartfelt Condolences, to Sis. Florist Bowman and the entire Bowman Family. Dea. Bowman will be deeply missed, he touched so many people through his wisdom, and his teachings about our Lord & Savior. May you find Comfort, Strength & Peace knowing that he is safe in Godโs arms. Our Prayers are with you & the Family during this time and always๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ๐๏ธMuch Love to you all๐๐ฝ
To Mrs. Florist, Junior And Carmen. We The Draft Family Send Our Deepest Condolences.
Sincere love and prayers to you and your family Florist.Be encouraged as our families go back in the seventies working for housing..You all are wrapped in his love.God Bless!!!
May the Lord continue to strengthen you all while youโre going through your storm. Captain Bowman was a great person to work with. We were going to a code red once he said to me: Mrs Samuels you donโt ever rush to a code red without knowing if a weapon is involvedโฆ stop running.. Very wise personโฆ Get your rest sir.. I salute you.
Florist and Family, my heart is deeply saddened by hearing of the passing of your beloved William. He was a fine man and a God sent to you, and likewise. I finally got the name right (smile). May God grant you all His loving peace in your heat and spirit ๐ โค๏ธ
Condolences to the Bowman family with deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow. William was a true Christian and a Godly servant. He will surely be missed by us all.
Condolences to Donnie and the entire
Bowman . With heartfelt sympathy.
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To the Bowman family my ๐ and condolences goes out to you. Captain Bowman had wisdom. If you listen at him talk he was a great talker. He would tell you things that would help you. I new him ever since it was Richland county Detention center. And what is now Alvin S.Glenn Detention center. RIP captain Bowman.
Sending Sincere Condolences to the Entire Bowman Family. May Our God give Love, Understanding, and Strength during this difficult. Have Known William for 40 plus years, he was always kind and made time for good conversation especially The Bible and Sports. He would always come by and pick up my Late Mother to go to Church Programs. He Will Be Miss. God Bless ๐
Our condolences go out to the Bowman family in the loss of Deacon Bowman. He will missed by all who worked and fellowship with him. We have truly loss a dedicated servant and friend.
My condolences to the Bowman family. My father Mr. Eugene Sowell who has been your neighbor for many years. I’m his daughter, Willie Mae Sowell. I’ve met Mr and Mrs. Bowman a few times when I’ve visited my father from NYC. We’re sorry for your loss.
Iโm deeply sorry for the loss of Deacon Bowman. My heart goes out to his family during this difficult time. May Godโs peace and comfort surround you all, and may his faithful service and loving spirit always be remembered and cherished.
My condolences to the family.
Iโm sending condolences to the Bowman family. Mr. Bowman as I first got to got to know him almost 37 years ago. This was when I first started at the detention center as a young officer. Mr. Bowman later Captain Bowman always willingly gave great advice and assisted me and others when needed. Iโm glad to have known Captain Bowman as long as I had.May he Rest In Heaven.
Audrey, May God shower you with his peace during this time.
Deepest Sympathy.
Wheeler/Taylor Family
Sister Florist Bowman and Family
Please know you are in our prayers. William will be truly missed.
With Deepest Sympathy
Donella B. Wilson Tent #215
Our sincere condolences to Sister Florist Bowman and family. Treasure all the memories which can never be taken away. Deacon Bowman will truly be missed.
You will continue to be in our prayers๐๐ฝ
Harolyn and Geoffri Joseph
May God shower you with His peace during these difficult moments.
Tony and Amiynah Haile
My sincere condolences and prayers to the Bowman Family.
To the Bowmanโs family Iโm offer my deepest condolences. Deacon Bowman will be missed. He was an excellent teacher in the ways of the bible. You will be missed Deacon Bowman
Sending love and prayers to the Bowman family. William mentored me during the years we worked together. He possessed a spiritual strength that I was privileged to experience. God has received a faithful servant. God bless you all.
My Condolences to the Bowman family. Lt. Bowman was a wonderful man. We worked together years at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. Iโm sadden to hear of his passing.
The City Baptist Jubilee Choir Union is praying for Sis. Florist and her family. The heartache and pain of a loss can be devastating. But know that God has not forgotten nor forsaken, he will embrace and comfort you.
We are here for you in your time of need.
Naomi Samuel
You have my deepest condolences God will get you through this!!!!
My sincerest condolences to my sweet and beautiful childhood friend,Florist Bowman and the entire Bowman family,on the transition of her husband,Deacon William M. Bowman,Jr.
May God in His infinite mercy cotton bless you all.
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. William was a classmate and he will be missed by so many. We will be Praying for and with the Family.
Our heartfelt condolences to Sister Florist Bowman and family. I am praying for peace and, strength and comfort during this difficult time. Deacon William Bowman Jr will be missed at SNBC. ๐๐พโค๏ธ
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one. To the Bowman family please accept deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one (William M. Bowman, Jr.). My prayers are for the entire family at this time. May the Omnipotent God cradles the entire family and provide peace of mind to each of you as time progresses.
To Mrs. Florist Bowman and Family,
We are extending our heartfelt sympathy to you and the family in the loss of Deacon William M. Bowman, Jr. He will truly be missed but never forgotten as a part of the Second Nazareth Baptist Church family and the community. May God hold you in His loving arms and give you peace, comfort, and loving memories in the days to come. God Bless You All…Love,
SNBC Trustee Jeffrey & Mrs. Jackie Brown
Our Sincere Heartfelt Condolences and Prayers to the Bowman family..May God keep you wrapped up his care..And you find Peace and Comfort along with added Strength during your time of sorrow ๐Dea. Bowman will truly be missed…๐
Condolences to The Bowmanโs family.
Our Heartfelt Condolences to Mrs. Florist Bowman and Family. We Pray that God will give you strength, peace and comfort during this difficult time.
To The Bowman family,
Sending to you my deepest condolences and prayers to you in your loss of Deacon Bowman. May GODโS Peace, Presence and Power rest upon and with you all during this time of loss.
The C.A. Johnson Alumni Association extend our deepest sympathy to the Bowman Family.
To the entire Bowman family, please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your husband and father
We pray God puts his loving around you as you go through this very sad time.
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Condolences to Sister Florist and the entire Bowman family. Deacon Bowman was a genuine blessing to many. Please know that my heart aches for you all. Keeping you in prayer.
Mrs. Florist, please know that you are in our prayers. We pray for much comfort and strength for you and your family. God reached down for Deacon Bowman to expand his heavenly garden.๐๐ฝ
A gentle giant who was strong in his convictions. Well versed in theology. Quite a conversationalist, and would plug in a little humor periodically. Unselfish, and would strive to do what was right.
My sincere condolences to Florist and other family members. He will be missed!
My heartfelt condolence to Mrs. Bowman and family.
Sending my sincere and deepest condolences to the entire Bowman family. I worked with Capt. Bowman at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center for years. I pray the Lord will give you strength during this time. Just know you have another angel watching over you.
My heartfelt condolences to the entire family.praying for peace, strength and comfort during this difficult time.
My Sister in Tentdom and friedship. I am so sorry to hear of William’s death. Hold on to the good memories you haveof him and he will always be with you.
Our Heartfelt Condolences to Deaconess Florist Bowman,Children and Bowman Family also SNBC Family will truly remember and miss you.The life Bowman lived and his legacy will never be forgotten
It’s harsh reality that we can hold onto memories and not the people we made them with. Our deepest condolences to the Bowman family.
Deaconess Florist Bowman and Family, I am Deeply saddened to hear of the Passing of your spouse Deacon William Bowman, Jr. He was such a Pillar of our church and a Blessing to my family and many others who knew him. Dearest Florist and Family, YOU ARE ALL in My Thoughts and Prayers, With All MY LOVE,
I just learned of William’s passing and am truly saddened. We were ’62 classmates at CAJ and he was a staunch supporter of our class activities over the years. He will be missed by so many whose life he touched!!
My prayers go out to Florist and family!
Sincerely,
Regina Brandyburg Crump
Our Sincere Condolences to Sister Florist Bowman and Family Deacon Bowman will truly be missed God makes no mistakes
My Sincere Condolences to my Sister in Christ Mrs. Florist Bowman and family in the passing of Deacon William M. Bowman Jr. You will be in my Contined prayers.
God Saith to William, I am the way, the truth and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
God Bless You Florist Bowman and the entire Family.
Love Thomas Javis.
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers to Mrs. Florist Bowman and family. Deacon Bowman was a man of God, and will be missed at SNBC. To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord.
Condolences to Deaconess Florist Bowman and the entire Bowman family on behalf of the United Baptist Deacons of Greater Columbia. We will certainly miss his presence from among us. However, we will always remember his positive words of encouragement during our meetings and the committed service while serving as our ministry secretary.