Larry Lee Bowman, 75, passed away May 29, 2025. He was born January 26, 1950 in Wadsworth, the son of the late Lawrence and Virginia Bowman. Larry was devout Christian and a proud member of the U.S. Army Airborne and the Shawnee Tribe. He was a lifetime member of the North American Veteran Iroquois Association. He loved to research genealogy and teach and celebrate his Indian heritage, especially with his grandchildren. In his free time, Larry enjoyed fishing, boating, and hunting. He will always be remembered as a humble, smart and resourceful person. Professionally, Larry retired as a Journeyman pattern maker with Ohio Aluminum. In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in death by his brother Gary Bowman; son Larry Lee Bowman Jr.; and son-in-law Robbie Pelfrey. He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Jan-Ellen Bowman; daughter Crystal Lynn Pelfrey; son Michael David (Jennifer) French; daughter-in-law Ashley Beck; grandchildren Kaiden, Kameron, Darien Jamal, Harrison, Celeste, Richard, Reece, Carlie, Aiden, Ava, George, and Ingrid; great grandchildren Avah, Bryce and Evelyn; his sisters Denise Demerling and Anita Lynn Bowman; brother-in-law Marc (Martha) French; sister-in-law Cheri (Bud) Sudar; as well as John Cameron. Per his wishes cremation has taken place.
Larry will be honored with a military service at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman Ohio on June 17, 2025 at 11:15am.
Arrangements entrusted to Adams Mason Funeral Home (330) 535-9186
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
11:15 - 11:45 am (Eastern time)
Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Starts at 11:15 am (Eastern time)
Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery
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