Julian M. Bowie, Sr. Obituary in Dalton at Willis Funeral Home

Obituary For Julian M. Bowie, Sr.

MR. JULIAN M. BOWIE, SR. - AGE 83- Of Dalton, Georgia passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020. He was born on March 6, 1937 to the late Julian Bowie and Ruth Taylor Bowie. He was preceded by his brothers, David Bowie and John Henry Bowie and grandson, James Andrew Cooper. In 1965, he was the first black member of the National Guard and the American Legion Dalton Post. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and the Air Force. Then was later employed at Emperial Carpets of Cartersville, Georgia, and later employed at Shelby Peeples at Crystal Products for over thirty years and then retired. He was the Entrepreneur of Onyx Carpets. He was a former member of Liberty Baptist Church and he attended Mount Ridge Baptist Church.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Janie L. Wilburn Satterwhite Bowie; two daughters, Francena Lewis and Bernadette Bowie (Dennis) Whatley; son, Julian M. Bowie, Jr.; the Lord also had him to raise a special young lady, Bridgette Hill of Dalton, Georgia; three loving goddaughters, Sharon Whitehead of Warner Robins, GA, LaDonna Nichols of New Orleans, Louisiana, Shawnyell Boyd of Brooklyn, New York; sisters, Maggie Sprowl, Maryhill Smith, Ann (Reuben) Suttles, and Sheryl Ensley; sister-in-law, Renee Bowie; brother, Robert (Josefina) Bowie all of Dalton, GA; aunt, Liza Jean Davis of Michigan; grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives; special friends, Bernard Betton, Dony Suttles, Forrest Starks, Lawrence Griffin and other friends.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 3:00 P.M. at Cross Pointe Church, 2681 Underwood St. Dalton, GA 30721, in the parking lot with Dr. Jerry Jones as Eulogist. His remains will lie in state at the funeral home on Friday after 12:00 noon. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, November 13, 2020 from 6:00-7:30 P. M. Interment will be at West Hill Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia

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Deepest sympathies and prayers for the Bowie family, Eugene C. Finley.

May God surround you in in His peace that surpasses all understanding. Amen

My deepest condolences and prayers to the family. May the peace of God side.

Prayers and Condolenses to the Bowie Family.M.A.Wells & Famly

We want to express our sincerest condolences to the family of Mr. Bowie in this difficult time. Bobby and Monica Calhoun

Our Deepest Sympathy to the Bowie Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Dean Family

With deepest sympathy I heart and prayers goes out to you at this time. Patsy MacDade chairman Rudy Jefferson Co chairman the class of 1961 and 62 8RDKB

I was blessed to have met Mr Bowie. Condolences, The Bowie, Harris, Allison, Grimes, Moore, and White families.

Praying for the Bowie family. Okay Francis Moody and family.

Our deepest sympathy our prayers go out to you that God may comfort you at this sad time Patsy MacDade and family

Praying for the Bowie family at the sad time in life pastor Charles Catchings and the Liberty Baptist Church family and friends

A wounded heart will heal in time, and when it does, the memory and love of our loved ones are sealed inside to comfort us. My love and thoughts are with all of you, Deepest sympathy (Velina (Lynn) Weaver} Cohutta, Ga

Our hearts and Prayers go out to each of you as you go through this difficult time in your lives, New Hope Baptist Church Usher Board- Velina Weaver

Wishing you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. May your heart heal over time with the help of the memories of your loved one. Betty Quinn, and family-Bronx, New York

Keeping the Bowie Family Lifted in Prayer. Rev. Edward Hoggs and the Shiloh Baptist Church Family.

Praying for the Bowie Family. The Ralph Whitener Children

On behalf of Mountain Ridge Baptist Church and Dr. Jerry D. Jones Sr., we would like to express our deepest condolences to the Family. Mr. Julian was certainly a blessed and wise man. He was an encourager to so many in this life. May God Bless You All. We love you. Dr. Jerry D Jones Sr., Pastor

Sending a BIG be strong hug for all of the family,he was so special to me and so many others,he will be missed, try to stay strong he would want all of you to be strong,try to remember all of the good times and good memories and somehow it will make it a little easier.rest in peace and rest in heaven my dear dear friend.if me or Michael can help in anyway we are here for you.