Charles E. Bowman, 72 of Advance, Missouri died January 20th, 2017 at his home.

He was born March 12, 1944 in Dexter, Missouri to Charles and Dorothy Bowman. His father, preceded him in death.

He served proudly in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged.

He was married to Dorothy Bowman, she also proceeded him in death.

He maintain gainful employment in the petroleum industry as he worked in the oil fields for many years.

Survivors include his mother, Dorothy Bowman; six brothers, Jimmy, Harold, Tommy, Kenny, Richard and Roger; One sister, Mary Watson; and three stepsons, Wayne Montgomery, Frankie Montgomery and Louis Montgomery.

Along with his father he was preceded in death by two brothers Danny Bowman and Marvin Bowman and two sisters, Lennie Montgomery and Vivian Gregory.

Interment will be in the Missouri veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri at a later date.