Charles Lee Bowman, 81, of Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Born January 7, 1944, he was the son of Charles A. and Lois (Grove) Bowman.
Charles was a graduate of Union High School and worked as a Sheet Metal Worker and union agent with Local 33. He was a member of Trinity Grace Fellowship, formerly Trinity United Methodist Church. He enjoyed restoring antique Ford automobiles and was a collector of automobilia gas and oil cans. He was a member of Shellman Model-A Club and loved taking rides in his Model-A cars.
He is survived by his son, Charles Scott Bowman; his daughter, Beth (Steve) Vipperman; his grandchildren, Taylor Bowman, Alexandra Bowman, Seth (Lydia) Vipperman, and Brooke Vipperman; his brother, Larry (Shirley) Bowman; and sister, Patricia (Steve) Hammond.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles A. and Lois Bowman; his wife, Frances Rae Bowman; and his brother, Gary Bowman.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Wappner Funeral Directors-Mansfield, 98 S. Diamond St., Mansfield, Ohio 44902 conducted by Pastor Larry Carnes. Friends may call one hour prior to the service from 12:00-1:00 pm. He will be laid to rest in Pavonia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17, Chicago, Illinois 6060
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Funeral Home: Wappner Funeral Directors-Mansfield
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