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  Kramer H. Bowden III, passed into the arms of his Lord on Thursday, December 9,2021 at Lee Memorial Hospital in Ft. Myers, Fla. He was surrounded by his wife Sheri and his loving family and friends.
He was born in Cleveland on September 11, 1950 to the late Kramer H. Bowden Jr. and Ruth J. (Gilliam) Sayre, he was also preceded in death by Warren (Red) Sayre (who was also a father to him). Residing in LaRue for many years, that is where he met and married his high school sweetheart Rose Mary (Briggs) Bowden on November 2, 1969 and she died January 17, 2012. Kramer was employed for many years at Fairfield Engineering in Marion. After the closing of Fairfield, he began his own consulting company, Bowden Consulting. From there he later retired. Kramer loved is family and friends. He enjoyed grilling, cooking, and entertaining at numerous get togethers where many laughs and memories were shared. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, swimming in the pond and sharing silly tales with his grandchildren at the Jackson Family Home. As well as his "motorcycle trips" on his Harley to several different states alongside his cousin Jerry (who is like another brother to him) and Joellen Gilliam, also with lifetime friends Bryan and Carol Cassell. Kramer's life adventures lead him to Ft. Myers Beach, Florida where he purchased a vacation home in 2015. There he made wonderful friends, one of which he fell in love with and married Sheri (Garner) Bowden in Harris County Georgia where she is originally from. Kramer and Sheri enjoyed traveling from the state of Ohio as far down as Key West, Florida in one of his many toys, the Jaguar convertible. Kramer was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He leaves a void in our lives never to be filled again. He is survived by his son Cory Bowden, his sisters Sharon Kay Sessler of Green Camp, Jackie (Harry) Meade of Jackson, Tanja Sue Auxier of Reedsville , Tammy (Doug) Ray of Marion and Sherry James of Marion. Three grandchildren: Coralie Bowden of Cleveland, Jairus and Samantha Bowden who made their home and were raised and cared for by their grandpa. They will deeply miss him. One great grandchild, Arlonzo Waddell Uncle, Kenneth Gilliam and several nieces and nephews, cousins and stepson Justin Dyer. He was proceeded in death by his brother David Ray Bowden. Funeral Services will be held Saturday December 18, 2021 at 1:00 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue, friends may call two hours prior to the service beginning at 11:00 am, Pastor Harry Meade will officate. Burial will follow in the LaRue Cemetery. There will be a time Gathering of Family and Friends following the service at the Pine Acres Event Center in LaRue (everyone is welcome) 8746 LaRue-Prospect Rd. LaRue, Ohio 43332 Remembrances and Condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com. Directions to LaRue Cemetery Florist Login
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