Homegoing Service for Mr. Jesse Lee “Waco” Bowers Jr.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Mustang Missionary Baptist Church
5021 FM 339 N
Prairie Hill, Texas 76678
Time: 3:00pm Eastern Standard Time/ 2:00pm Central Standard Time
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Deepest sympathy to Ladies on the passing of your Mother and now your Dad. It was if I knew him because your Mom would share beautiful memories of him when we worked together at Crayton Middle School. Prayers of strength and Peace you all.
My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the entire family. We will continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time . May he rest in perfect peace!
To the Bowers Family:
Who among us who grew up in the Columbia community didn’t know & listened to Jesse “Waco” Bowers on WOIC radio.
When Jesse was working the tube at WOIC, everybody listened.
Sorry to say that there is a generation of youngsters who would have no idea of “WOIC radio” and the impact &
influence it had in our community as we were growing up listening to the likes of Jesse “Waco’ Bowers and other impactful DJ’s.
Giving them all the glory for the things they did to save us from ourselves!
Sorry to hear about Jesse’s passing. A great man. And also, he was a great friend. He is resting in peace. To the family, you have my greatest sympathy for a man who was loved by all who knew him. God will take care of him.
Sending lots of love to Valencia and the Bowers family. You are in my thoughts.
Sincere love and prayers to the Bowers family,radio family and golf buddies.We will miss you.!!! REST our friend
I’m truly sorry for your loss, he was my coach at Bethlehem Center in Columbia and mentor throughout my adult life. I am truly going to miss him. Larry Patterson
Mrs Frances Burt Paul and in memory close friend Mr. James Louis “Cake”Williams(deceased)
Sincere sympathy and prayers to the Bowers daughters and family.as you mourn the loss of both beloved parents so close together. I met them through Mr Williams enjoyed heard many air force stories about the long friendship started in
1965 between Jesse, James Williams, Willie Toomer “Stroll”, Freddie Walker, They always said “we never had an argument. Your parents were a great beautiful couple and we stayed in touch over the years. I will truly miss them. Please keep family
members memories close.
Crystal, Jessica, Natalie, Valencia and Family. We are sorry for the loss of beautiful humble parents. Mr. Jesse and Antoinette was our friend and family. We cherish the memories: the traveling, cookouts, concerts, going to church, and especially hanging out in Waco, Texas. We will truly miss this beautiful couple. Lewis/Francena Pressley LilLewis, Crystal/Bobby, Jordan,Bryce,Brooke
To the Bowers family may God continue to bless your family during this difficult time !
Our sincere condolences, Prayers, and love to the Bowers Family. We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. & Mrs. Bowers were kind & loving neighbors. We often talked about our children, grand children, and our small garden, Our meeting place was the back fence. Rest in peace Jesse until we meet again.
The Marley Family
Sending our condolences and prayers.
Crystal, Natalie, Jessica, Valencia and Family,
My deepest condolences to each of you.
Mr. Bowers was a gentleman of the utmost integrity. I met him in the early ’70s when we were students at USC. Although I didn’t know him well, I knew him as the gospel DJ from WOIC Radio. He not only played some of the best gospel songs of that time, but he also ministered the love of Jesus through his commentaries and through his walk.
Little did I know then that, years later, our daughters would become friends. Through their friendship, I had the privilege of meeting his lovely wife, your mother, Antionette. She was a beautiful soul who always expressed joy and made everyone around her feel comfortable and welcomed. Being in her presence often brought laughter, but most importantly, she was a woman of love and faith.
May God keep each of you in His abundant love, especially during this difficult time. May He give you the comfort, strength, and peace that only He can provide, and may the beautiful memories of your parents continue to bring you comfort in the days ahead.
With heartfelt sympathy and prayers.
Sorry to hear about your Father you have my deepest sympathy,