BJ served in the Army and retired as an FAA/ATCT Manager at the Evansville Airport.
He was a member of the Eagles and was a Mason in the Newburgh Lodge 174. He was a Kentucky Colonel.
BJ was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Margaret K. Bowers in 2011 and a brother, George Bowers.
He is survived by daughter, Victoria Grove (Kerri) of Sarasota, FL; six nieces and one nephew; and close family friend, Rick Dillbeck.
Services will be 4:00 PM Monday, November 26, 2012, at Alexander Newburgh Chapel, officiated by Rev. Dr. Todd Gile. Friends may visit Monday from 3:00 to 4:00 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, P.O. Box 1, Evansville, IN 47701.