David Owen Bower

1964 - 2017

David Owen Bower obituary, 1964-2017, Lynchburg, VA

BORN

1964

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Whitten Timberlake Chapel

7404 Timberlake Road

Lynchburg, Virginia

David Bower Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 14, 2017.

David Owen Bower, 53, of Lynchburg, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Lynchburg General Hospital, after a short battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Robin Kidd Bower for 31 years.

Born on February 27, 1964 in Lynchburg, he was the son of Peggy Gaddy Kirkpatrick and the late Dennis Lee Bower. David worked for Printworks and loved his job and co-workers. He also enjoyed spending time in the mountains and his daughter, India, who was the light of his life. David will be greatly missed by co-workers, family, and friends.

David is survived by his wife, Robin Bower; daughter, India Nikole Bower; mother, Peggy Kirkpatrick and husband Jim of Denver, CO; brothers, Vincent Todd Bower of Denver, CO, Dennis Mark Bower of Lynchburg, and Tony Reid Bower and wife Gail of Denver, Co; nephew, Private 1st Class, USMC, Dylan Reid Bower; niece, Melissa Eckhardt Marron, of Cripple Creek, CO; and numerous friends.

A memorial service will be held at 6 pm on Monday, December 18, 2017 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel, with Pastor Mack Almond officiating. The family will receive friends following the service till 7:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like you to consider memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.

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December 27, 2017

David Cundiff

Very sorry to hear this today. David worked for me for fifteen years and was a great part of our team; an honest hard working guy that I could count on anytime. My thoughts are with his family.

December 26, 2017

Kelly Gladden

I am so very sorry to hear of David's passing. I worked with him for many years at Sir Speedy Printing before he left to go to Printworks. He was such a fun loving guy and always made you laugh. Robin and Niki I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.-Kelly Hartman Gladden

December 19, 2017

Chris (Ford) and Lynn Pillow

We were so sad to hear of David's passing. We are praying for your comfort and strength. Robin I will always remember you two for being Absolutely true high school sweethearts, well middle school sweethearts. That beautiful young lady is the sweetheart of you both. Love, prayers, and hugs

December 14, 2017

Very shocked and sad to hear about David, so many fond memories of us all as teenagers and young adults. He will be missed.
Cheryl R Walton

December 14, 2017

Kevin Ramsey

I'm saddened by Davids passing. Praying for family members. I think back, what some 45 yrs ago, great memories all of us kids playing in the neighborhood. David seemed to always be happy and smiling/laughing!

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