Samuel I. "Sam" Bowman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

The staff at Heishman Funeral Home Inc. sends condolences to the family of Samuel I. "Sam" Bowman. Samuel I. Bowman, 74, a lifelong resident of Maurertown, peacefully passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 at his home after a courageous battle with a chronic illness. He was known as “Sam” or “Sammy” by his family and friends. The funeral service will be held Sunday, June 26 at 2:00 p.m. at Valley Funeral Service in Edinburg. Pastors Joe Fleming and Jonathan Fletcher will officiate. Burial will follow in Saumsville Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Bowman was born September 19, 1947, in Shenandoah County, son of the late Fred and Hazel Epard Bowman. Sam was the youngest of 8 siblings. He was a 1965 graduate of Strasburg High School. He was a member and elder of Saumsville Christian Church. He started hauling livestock with his mother at the age of 16 operating under Bowman’s Transfer. He hauled for many farmers up and down the valley to and from livestock markets for 58 years. Besides driving the truck, he enjoyed farming, especially his cattle. Sam and his wife Jeanie loved to dance on Saturday nights, and he was always ready to play a game of cards, dominoes, or horseshoes. Sam is survived by his wife of 53 years, Alice Jean “Jeanie” Bowman whom he married on July 4, 1969; daughter, Donna Rhodes (Jim); son, Daryl Bowman (Tara); grandsons, Andrew Rhodes (Brittney), Isaac Rhodes and Walker Bowman (Taylor); granddaughter Reagan Bowman; twin great grandsons, Joseph, and Samuel; siblings, Raymond Bowman (Earline), Earl Lee Bowman (Frances), and Virginia Stultz and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Harold, Chester, Johnny and sister, Eva and his brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, and great grandson, James Alan Rhodes Sam leaves behind a legacy of a strong quiet faith, honesty, being punctual and a hard-working man. He cherished family time. He now is at rest with his parents, siblings, and his great grandson. He will be missed by all that knew him. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Gochenour, Daniel Bowman, David Bowman, Keary Bowman, Donnie Gochenour, Guy Gochenour, Mark Irvin, and Ned Irvin. Honorary pallbearers are Bill Aleshire, Tommy Lindamood, Byron Bowman, Greg Bowman. MIke, Steve, and Al Heishman, Dennis Morris, Bobby Spiker, and all of Sam's beloved nephews and nieces. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Co Street, Suite #405, Winchester, VA 22601, or Saumsville Christian Church Re: Haiti, C/O Melissa Rice, 8312 Back Road, Maurertown, VA 22644.

Samuel I. "Sam" Bowman

September 19, 1947 - June 17, 2022