John Calvin Bowers

John Calvin "J C" Bowers, 79, of Silk Hope- Gum Springs Road, Siler City died Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Bowers was born in Chatham County on July 27, 1934 the son of Wiley and Eva (Thompson) Bowers. He was a member of Hickory Mountain United Methodist Church, an Army veteran and retired as a route salesman with Reidsville Grocery. JC was a Nascar fan, enjoyed minor league baseball and had pitched for the Durham Bulls. He was preceded in death by sons, Gregory and Richard Bowers; his parents and brother, Ralph Bowers. He is survived by his wife of 44 years: Estelle (Shuskey) Bowers; step-son, Jimmy Marshall; step-daughter, Joanie Marshall both of Siler City, NC; step-daughter, Phoebe Marshall of Lexington, NC; ten grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren and three; great-great grandchildren; sisters: Margaret Thornburg of Siler City, Maxine Tillman of Goldston, Betty Jean Bowers of Bear Creek, and brother, Sherman Bowers of Siler City. A graveside service will be Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Hickory Mountain United Methodist Church, 201Hadley Mill Road, Pittsboro with Rev Mary Ellen Bender officiating. Memorials may be made to Hickory Mountain United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Floyd Bowers, 911 Shannon Drive, Siler City, NC 27344. Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.