Ralph H. Bowers

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Visitation Schedule
First Baptist Church
1400 S. Pine Street
Harrison, AR  72601
Saturday, September 12, 2015
6-8:00pm
Service Schedule
Church
First Baptist Church
1400 S. Pine Street
Harrison, AR  72601
Sunday, September 13, 2015
2:00pm
Cemetery
Maplewood Cemetery
Maplewood Road
Harrison, AR  72601
Memorial Contributions
First Baptist Church
825 N. Spring Street
1400 S. Pine Street
Harrison, AR  72601


Arkansas Baptist Boys Ranch
825 N. Spring Street
5742 Boys Ranch Drive North
Harrison, AR  72601


North Arkansas Medical Foundation Cardiac Rehab
620 N. Main
Harrison, AR  72601
Ralph H. BowersI am a Veteran.

of Harrison, AR

January 20, 1924 - September 10, 2015

Dr. Ralph H. Bowers, age 91, of Harrison, AR, died on Thursday, September 10, 2015. Dr. Bowers was born January 20, 1924 in Fifty-Six, AR, the son of Lawrence Harvey ''Joe'' and Carrie May Hickman Bowers.

Ralph was preceded in death by his wife and dearest friend, Genile; his sisters Alda Woody, Ida Ballentine, Gertrude Bond and Vera Bowers, his brothers Harvey Bowers and Loren Bowers; and special friends Richard Hudson, Royce Barrett, and Dean Wilburn.

Ralph's greatest joy was his relationship with the Lord and his precious family and friends.

Ralph served in the Air Force from 1943 to 1946, attended Lyon College in Batesville, graduating in 1948, and then graduated from the Washington University School of Dental Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri in 1952. He opened a dental practice in Harrison, AR in 1952 where he practiced until retirement in 1992.

Ralph has served the Harrison Community and Arkansas in a number of ways including being a Harrison City Council Member, a board member of Arkansas Tech University, an Arkansas Game & Fish Commissioner and faithful member of First Baptist Church Harrison.

Most importantly he was a loving husband, father, ''Papa'' and friend.

Ralph is survived by daughter Amy King (Dick) of North Little Rock, AR; sons Joe Bowers (Mary Jane), and Dan Bowers (Cy) of Harrison, AR; grandchildren Ginny King of Los Angeles, CA, Rebekah Phelan (Josh) of Fayetteville, AR, Luke King (Jordan) of North Little Rock, AR, Nathan Bowers (Shannon) of Fayetteville, AR, Leslie McCormack (Preston) of Little Rock, AR, Will Bowers (Leia) of La Manzanilla, Mexico, and Emily Hahn (Shelby) of Springfield, MO; and 13 amazing great grandchildren Ruthie & Ryan Phelan, Georgia and Davis King, Hadley, Noah, Harper & Amelia Bowers, Silas and Nora McCormack, and Asher, Micah and the Hahn girls; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Papa was a contented, grateful, peaceful, wise and much loved man.

Visitation was Saturday, September 12, 2015, at First Baptist Church.

Memorial service was Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Harrison First Baptist Church will Rob Davis officiating.



In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to First Baptist Church Harrison, 1400 S. Pine Street, Harrison, Arkansas 72601, or the Arkansas Baptist Boys Ranch, 5742 Boys Ranch Drive North, Harrison, AR 72601, or North Arkansas Medical Foundation Cardiac Rehab, 620 N. Main, Harrison, AR 72601.



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23 Condolence(s)
Karen Keener Salsman
Harrison, AR
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Thursday, October 15, 2015

Many fond memories with Ralph and his family especially at Dental conventions. All the kids play with other Dentists family and he raised a wonderful Christian family. His late wife was lovely and kind. He will be missed but his pain and sorrow no more. He has joined his wife and past family and friends. Maby he and dad are talking about the kids and grandkids. A wonderful christian man and family. May God Bless you all.

Karen Keener Salsman

Jim and Cheryl Morphew
Deerfield, KS
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Wednesday, September 16, 2015

We have felt blessed to have had Ralph in our lives. It was rather a fluke that we met in 1976, though we know it was God's doing, but it's been a wonderful friendship all these years..
We are especially thankful that we were able to have such a wonderful visit just a few weeks ago. He was the kind of person that everyone should call "friend." May you have comfort in knowing how he touched so many people with his Christian example.

Carol and Dennis Copeland
Alma,
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Monday, September 14, 2015

We were saddened to hear of Dr. Bowers passing. He was a fine man. Thinking about everyone at this time. You're all in our thoughts and prayers.

Debbi Schmitz
harison, AR
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Monday, September 14, 2015

Dear Bowers family. I write this with a very heavy heart. We all lost such a beautiful soul. A man so humble ,but yet so wise. I will miss him so. Please know that he will always be with you,and also know he is now and forever in Heavenly peace. May God Bless you all at this time. Debbi and Mike Schmitz

Vicki and Dan Sherrell
Harrison, AR
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Monday, September 14, 2015

Dear Bowers Family,
What a wonderful man Dr. Bowers was. We know he will be missed by everyone. We will keep all of you in our prayers as his memory will always be with you.
Our love, Vicki and Dan

Tom Reed
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Monday, September 14, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.

Anita O'Neal
Lead Hill, AR
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Sunday, September 13, 2015

I just want to say how sorry I am for your loss. I loved Dr Bowers . He was a very special person. He always remembered me and my family when we would see him. You could always tell how much he loved the Lord by the way he treated people. He will be sorely miss by me and my family. But we all know he is reunited with Genile and our Lord Jesus. He is right where he wants to be. Thank you Lord for working through such a special couple.

Tim and Sherry Hunter
Harrison, AR
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Sunday, September 13, 2015

We are so sorry to hear about Dr. Bower's passing. He was such a nice man and we always enjoyed visiting with him. To his family and friends, please accept our heartfelt condolences.

Hazel Layton
Lowell, AR
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Sunday, September 13, 2015

All our love and prayers to a wonderful family.We know that Heaven I has gained another saint , and many dear friends have been rejoicing with this much loved one.that has gone to join His Savior.Our love and prayers. Paul and Hazel Layton

Gerald Pederson
Bergman,
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Sunday, September 13, 2015

Sorry for your loss Joe, thoughts & prayers for your family.

David and Rita Moore
Harrison, AR
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Sunday, September 13, 2015

So sorry to hear about Ralph. He was such a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. His smile was contagious. We pray the Lord's Grace provide you with comfort during this difficult time. Our sincere condolences. Pam and EC Moore
David and Rita Moore
Tandy and Linda King

Pollyanna Moore Hodges
Harrison, AR
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Sunday, September 13, 2015

Dr. and Mrs. Bowers were such a part of my life growing up. They were also dear friends of my parents, Eulan and Pauline Moore, as well as close neighbors and friends of B.F. and Clara Hodges.
Dr. Bowers was always a true model of a Christian and such a kind man. You will miss him and his guidance, but I know in you hearts that you are comforted knowing that he is with our Lord.
My prayers for you all as you continue on..
Pollyanna

Alana Barrett
Harrison, AR
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Sunday, September 13, 2015

You will be missed by many. I know you are with the Lord and Genile

Julia Jackson
Kingston,
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Sunday, September 13, 2015

So sorry to hear of your loss. Dr.Bowers was a very special man. He was the first dentist I went to as a very small child & was my dentist until his retirement. I've never found another dentist I loved as much as Dr. Bowers. He was such a kind & compassionate man. I pray that you all may find comfort in knowing that Dr. Bowers touched many lives in ways that will never be forgotten. God bless you all.

John & Kelly Dyson
Collierville, TN
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Saturday, September 12, 2015

So Sorry to hear about Dr. Ralph. He was such a wonderful man to so many and will be greatly missed. We feel so very blessed to have had him in our lives. I pray you find peace and comfort today and in the days to come. Love, John and Kelly Dyson

Steve N. Wilson
Norfork, AR
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Saturday, September 12, 2015

We should all thank Ralph for his contributions the conservation of our states fish and wildlife resources.

Kirk and Pam Waters
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Saturday, September 12, 2015

We are saddened to hear the passing of Dr. Bowers. He was such a sweet and kind man. May the Lord be with you during this difficult time.

Anna, Arline and John Worsham
Houston, TX
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Friday, September 11, 2015

We will always remember Papa with his warm smile and a twinkle in his eyes.

RUTH AND DAVID GRAHAM
LOXLEY, AL
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Friday, September 11, 2015

OUR FAMILY FEELS SUCH LOSS ALONG WITH YOUR FAMILY. HE IS A GREAT MAN AND KNOWING HE IS WITH HIS SAVIOR AND PRECIOUS WIFE. HE ALWAYS MADE US FEEL LIKE FAMILY, SO PRIVILAGED TO HAVE THE PLEASURE OF HIM BEING A PART OF OUR LIVES. WILL ALWAYS APPRECIATE HOW HE MADE ROB AND JONESY A PART OF THEIR FAMILY. SINCERELY DAVID AND RUTH GRAHAM AND FAMILY

Mark and Tina Newton
Harrison,
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Friday, September 11, 2015

We have a great love and appreciation for the Bowers family. Especially for Papa Bowers and his influence on our lives. We mourn with you on the lose but celebrate the joy that he is with the Lord.

Sara Jo Fendley
Harrison, AR
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Friday, September 11, 2015

Ralph was "my dentist" and dear friend for so many years. When I was getting ready to take radiation in Houston on my mouth. He spent all morning working on my teeth, had the patients waiting to make another appointment so he could get me finished before I left. I'll never forget it. A truly Christian man, who cared about others. Holding all of you in my prayers.

Michelle Welch
Little Rock, AR
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Friday, September 11, 2015

Dear Amy and Dick,
No one can really know how another feels; but I do know how I felt when my Daddy died in June of last year. There were pieces of my heart that broke off and were buried with him. My memories of the loving man that he was encourage me and the many things he taught me as I grew up. I know you have those memories as well. God bless you during this difficult time...
With all my heart,
Michelle

Jim and Kay Hinkle
Mountain View, AR
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Friday, September 11, 2015

Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your Dad and Grandfather. We thought so much of him. May the fond memories you cherish see you through the coming days.