Ronald Ogden Bowers

February 20, 1945 - January 18, 2022

The staff at Heishman Funeral Home Inc. send condolences to the family of Ronald Ogden Bowers. Ronald Ogden Bowers, 76, of Woodstock, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital in Woodstock. A graveside service with military honors by Edinburg VFW Post#2447, will be held Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Cedarwood Cemetery in Edinburg. Pastor Beverly Funkhouser will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Valley Funeral Service in Edinburg. Mr. Bowers was born February 20, 1945, in Arlington, VA., son of the late Albert Ogden Bowers and Imogene Foltz Bowers. He was a 1963 graduate of Central High School and a 1972 graduate of Lord Fairfax Community College where he earned a degree in Business Management and Applied Sciences. He was an army veteran and formerly worked for the unemployment commission and retired in 2003 as a soil scientist for the Shenandoah County Health Department. He was a member of Woodstock American Legion Post#199, Edinburg VFW Post#2447 and past president of the Skyline Street Rods. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Miller Bowers whom he married on November 1, 1982; daughter, Crystal Bowers Eye and husband, Michael of Maurertown; stepson, Richard Funkhouser and wife Teresa of Toms Brook; brother, Donald R. Bowers and wife Janet of Edinburg; sister, Carolyn Huether and husband Charles of Greer, SC; three grandchildren, Carter Ogden Eye, Briar Rhodes Eye and Emory Miller Eye; step granddaughter, Leslie Funkhouser Hawkins and husband Zachary; step great granddaughter, Hollis Hawkins; two nephews, Jeff and Tim Bowers and niece, Rebecca Shepherd. Family would like to send a special thank you to his loyal confidant, Robert S. “Pee Pee” Mowery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Shenandoah County Animal Shelter, 268 Landfill Rd., Edinburg, VA 22824. Ronnie loved classic cars, specifically 1955-1957 Chevy’s. He could easily be found enjoying his weekend at local car shows and flea markets or spending time “tinkering” in his garage. He also enjoyed daily trips to Wal-Mart, a good joke, and a good bargain; as he often said, “my name’s Jimmy, I’ll take anything ya give me”. He will be missed greatly by family, friends, and especially his four-legged furry friends. Online condolences may be left at www.valleyfs.com Arrangements by Heishman Funeral Home Inc., Valley Funeral Service Branch, Edinburg