Tuesday, October 9, 2012 11:28 am

Oscar Newell “Speedy” Bowman, age 81, a resident of 407 Crocker Road, Kings Mountain, NC, died Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at his home. Born in Forsyth Co, NC, son of the Late Carl W. and Mamie Moser Bowman and was also preceded in death by a sister Val Bowman Bennett. He retired as a  truck driver after 32 years, a member of Oak View Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, NC, a also a  member of Fairview Masonic Lodge and White Plains Shrine Club. A veteran of the US Army, he served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

SURVIVORS: Wife of 34 years, Judy Jones Bowman, Kings Mountain, NC; Sons: Rickey D. Bowman and wife Angie, Cary, NC; Dennis J. Bowman and wife Barbara, Charlotte, NC; Aaron Belt and wife Annette, Ellenboro, NC; Daughters: Lisa Bowman Rush and husband Richard, Charlotte, NC; Kimberly Bowman Hayes, Mocksville, NC; Grandchildren: Jennifer Bowman, Chase O’Brien, Rainey Belt, Wendi Belt; Great Grandchildren: 4. 

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC with full Military Honors and Masonic Service.