Thomas "TJ" Jefferson Lafayette Bowie

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Roller-Owens Funeral Home
5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd
North Little Rock, AR  72116
Sunday, April 14, 2019
2:00-4:00PM
Service Schedule
Graves Memorial Baptist Church
4617 Oak Grove Rd
North Little Rock, AR  72118
Monday, April 15, 2019
10:00 AM
Cemetery
Edgewood Memorial Park
4200 Division
North Little Rock, AR  72118
I served in the Army.
Thomas "TJ" Jefferson Lafayette BowieI am a Veteran.

of North Little Rock, AR

January 1, 1927 - April 11, 2019

Thomas Jefferson Lafayette ''TJ'' Bowie, 92, of North Little Rock passed April 11, 2019 at his home. TJ was born in Enola to the late William David Bowie and Effie Agnes Bowie on January 1, 1927. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary Ellen Akin Bowie, his parents, ten brothers and one sister.

A veteran of World War II, he retired from the Arkansas National Guard as a Sergeant First Class. He also retired from the Army Aviation Support Facility at Camp Robinson where he worked as an Aircraft Mechanic and Aircraft Technical Inspector for 30 years.

A member of Graves Memorial Baptist Church, TJ was an overall wearing aircraft and car mechanic, volunteer fireman, carpenter, farmer, jokester and grand storyteller. He was a 32nd degree Mason and Past Grand Master of Masonic Lodge #764, as well as a Shriner. As a member of the Arkansas National Guard, he stood guard at the State Capital during the civil unrest in 1957.

He took care of his family by always making them his first priority. Generous to everyone he knew while even more generous to those he did not know, he did God's work quietly behind the scenes. He was the epitome of Christ's Beatitude, ''Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven''. TJ believed in the beauty and power of the common man, always believing himself to be one. However, he was anything but common.

TJ leaves, to cherish his memory, four children and their spouses: Thomas Lynn and Deborah Ann Bowie of Jacksonville, Christopher Gorden and M Lois Bowie of Conway, Mary Kathleen Steelman of Benton, and Sandra Gail and Steven Burris of Mayflower; eight grandchildren, Christina Roachell, Amie Rudd Robyn Maxwell, Stephany Barnette, Sarah Roldan, Dustin Tacker, Jeff Bowie, and Ashley Maxwell; thirteen great-grandchildren, Adison Rudd, Rylee Barnette, Christian Roachell, Caiden Rudd, Kierstyn Roachell, Brody Tacker, McKenzie Barnette, Chloe Maxwell, Boston Bowie, Avery Tacker, Dane Maxwell, Weston Bowie, Lillian Roldan, and a host of extended family and friends.

The family would like to thank his Caregivers Janice Cooper, Barbara Banks, Robyn Maxwell and Jeannette Mohl for their loving care over the last seven years.

Visitation will be held Sunday, April 14, 2019 from 2-4pm at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 JFK, North Little Rock, and funeral service will be held at Graves Memorial Baptist Church, 4617 Oak Grove Rd, North Little Rock, Monday, April 15, 2019 at 10am. Burial will follow at Edgewood Memorial Park.



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17 Condolence(s)
Jackie Steelman
Spavinaw, OK
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Thursday, June 27, 2019

It was an honor knowing you and being part of your wonderful family... I will never forget you ... Rest in peace you will never be forgotten...

Brad Palsa
Searcy, AR
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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Lynn my prays and thoughts are with you and family. You were always there to help me along and a good friend. Just want to let you know how deeply sorry I am. Can’t imagine what I will do when that time comes for me when I lose my parents to the Lord. Always thinking of you. 501 827 1565

Paulette Carothers
N.Little Rock, AR
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Monday, April 15, 2019

IM so sorry He was the kindest and most caring person I ever met I will miss him .He helped me through his laughter and kind words .Lord help his family through this heavy loss God bless you all

Gail
NLR, AR
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Monday, April 15, 2019

Bowie Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you today in the loss of your father. Mr. Bowie was a wonderful person and I really enjoyed talking and visiting with him from time to time.

Gail Price Stinson
"Dixie"

Peggy Coosenberry Pigg
North little rock, AR
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Sunday, April 14, 2019

So sorry for the loss of your love one. I will miss him sitting on porch and waving when I go to oak grove pharmacy. Prayers for all

Andrew Liebeknecht
Dothan, AL
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Saturday, April 13, 2019

Sorry for your loss. Great man obviously. RIP brother in Arms.

Gin Sappington Taylor
Cabot, AR
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Saturday, April 13, 2019

So sorry for your loss

Julia Wilkins
Conway, AR
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Saturday, April 13, 2019

My prayers are with the Bowie family today and days. To come.

Sylvia Hardin Childers
Quitman, AR
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Saturday, April 13, 2019

I am so sorry to hear of Uncle TJ’s passing. I have some very fond memories of going to see him and Aunt Mary when I was growing up. It is sad that families don’t visit like they used to. Sending prayers and love to you all! ( I am the daughter of Deloris Bowie Hardin and RJ Hardin)

Pat Prock
Sherwood, AR
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Saturday, April 13, 2019

My deepest condolences to the Bowie family. May God bless you all real good.

Tim freeman
Greenbrier, AR
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Friday, April 12, 2019

Prayers for the family in there time of loss

Mike Johnson
North Little Rock, AR
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Friday, April 12, 2019

Although it saddens me to hear that my good friend and Masonic Brother has laid down his earthly tools, I am sure he is enjoying being able to do all the things that Jesus has laid out for him to do in Heaven. TJ has touched many lives, may they always remember him and say that they could see Christ in him!

Marcia Villanueva
, CA
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Friday, April 12, 2019

Nancy Poole Roberts
Cave City, AR
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Friday, April 12, 2019

My deepest sympathy to the Bowie Family! I have fond memories of the Bowie family. Praying for each of you during this time.

Michelle Matthews Barnum
Damascus, AR
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Friday, April 12, 2019

I'm so sorry to learn about TJ's passing. The Bowie family has a special place in my heart and in my memories of growing up.

Jana and Wendel Holland
North Little Rock, AR
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Friday, April 12, 2019

So sorry for your loss praying for you and your family. Mr Bowie was great man. We will miss him very much. Love and prayers.

Linda Matthews Speer
Little Rock, AR
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Thursday, April 11, 2019

I so sorry to hear of your dad’s death. What a dear family friend and such a godly man and example for each of us. I bet my dad will greet him in his overalls. They were quite a pair.
My love and prayers
God bless
Linda Matthews Seer