Bobby Gail Bower

Bobby G. Bower, 77, of Salem, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2014 with his loving caregiver by his side. He was retired from Salem Tools after many years. Bobby loved his homeplace, and was the kindest, most gentle person. Preceding him in death were his parents, Harold and Theresa Bower; and brothers, Jerry and Don Bower. His surviving family includes his wife of 44 years, Helen Bower; daughters, Cindy Sarver and Terri George; grandchildren, Kelley Sweet and husband, Shawn, and Colton George; great-grandchild, Parker Sweet; brothers, Max Bower and wife, Sue, and Gene Bower; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family would like to thank Dr. Karri and Dr. Rogers of Lewis-Gail Medical Center as well as the staff at Heartland Rehabilitation for their loving care and support. A period of visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem. A Celebration of Life service will then begin at 12 p.m. with Pastor Mike Battle officiating. Inurnment will immediately follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bobbys name to either the American Cancer Society at 2840 Electric Road in Roanoke, VA 24018 or to the Salem Animal Shelter at 1301 Indiana Street in Salem, VA 24153. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com. The Bower family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory in Salem, 540-389-5441.Visitation

Tuesday, August 19th, 2014 10:00am - 12:00pm,

John M. Oakey & Son Chapel

305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153

Service Information

Tuesday, August 19th, 2014 12:00pm,

John M. Oakey & Son Chapel

305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153

Interment Location

Sherwood Memorial Park

1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153