Raymond Ray Bowers
October 5, 1946 ~ July 5, 2016
Raymond Ray Bowers, 69, Mooresville, died peacefully at home July 5, 2016. Ray was born October 5, 1946 in Martinsville and was preceded in death by his parents, George C. and Emma Lee (Spradlin) Bradford.
He attended Monrovia High School and proudly served in the United States Army. Ray was a member of the American Legion Post 103 and the VFW Post 1257. He was also a founding member of the American Legion Riders in Mooresville. Ray was a proud American and serviceman who was always willing to lend a helping hand to another veteran. He worked for Automotive Armature, Dalton Trucking, and also ran a flea market business for a period of time. It is fair to say that Ray embodied a unique and natural entrepreneurial spirit that provided various opportunities during his life. Second only to his family, Ray loved horses - he was a talented horse trainer. Above all, he was proud family man who will be missed by his loving family and many friends.
Survivors include his life partner, Linda Honeycutt; children, Teresa Meyer (Robert), Dave LaVullis (Mandy), Tonya Willis (Kenny) and Damon Bowers (April) all of Mooresville; step-sons, Jim Honeycutt (Tobey) and Jason Honeycutt both of Indianapolis; siblings, Marie Ridener (Donnes) of Wilbur, Darlene Somers (Bill) of Martinsville, and Roger Bradford (Ruth Ann) of Mooresville; 18 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren.
Friends and family will gather on Thursday, July 7, 2016, 4 to 8 p.m. in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m., Friday, July 8, 2016, in the funeral home. Burial will be in White Lick Cemetery, with military honors provided by the United States Army and the Martinsville Honor Guard. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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A real straight shooter he was.I bought a truck from him and he asked me at the time why in the hell do you need a truck if you don’t drive. Lol
Best memories I have is when me dad and uncle Roger would be doing stuff together because they would fight argue and bicker like no other you have seen I would laugh for hours till my side hurt so going to miss that
Ray was an awesome man, he was alwsys so kind to me and let me ride with him for my very first ride for JJ Mitchell, he taught me a lot, also always made me laugh when I’d stop to get the orders for the Legion, I’ll miss you Ray, see you on the other side my friend.
Beautiful tribute to Raymond Ray and his love of his family. Prayers of comfort in these memories. I remember playing at Uncle George and Aunt Emma’s house as a little girl. Rusty and Vicky (Spradlin) Elberts Jensen Beach, FL
Ray was always laughing, full of life and willing to help anyone! You will be missed. You give Woody hell when you get there!
If there is a kitchen in heaven I know Ray is cooking…
A beautiful tribute.
Really nice tribute.