Sherman Laster Bowers

Sherman Laster Bowers, age 81, of Silk Hope passed away at his home on Thursday, February 27, 2014 with his wife and loved ones by his side. He left behind a life full of rich experiences, a loving family, many cherished friends and a love for God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Eva Bowers and brothers, Ralph and John Calvin "JC" Bowers. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joyce (Hudson) Bowers; three sisters: Margaret Thornburg (Bobby) of Siler City, Maxine Tillman (Jack) of Goldston and Betty Bowers of Bear Creek; sister-in-law, Estelle Bowers of Pittsboro. Also several nieces and nephews that he loved dearly. Sherman graduated from Pittsboro High School. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War as a corporal and an MP. He was stationed in Germany and received many metals of honor. He was employed with Kaysor Roth Industry for 42 years in Research Development. He began his career in the Pittsboro Plant and later transferred to Burlington, where he made many lasting friendships during his career. Sherman was a man of many God-given talents and abilities. He was always using those gifts to help family, neighbors and those in need. Sherman was a quiet soft-spoken man letting God use his life and his attitude speak for the spirit that directed his life. He loved working with his hands whether making things with wood or working in his yard and garden. He also loved sports and traveling. He was a member of Mt Vernon Methodist Church and served on many committees throughout the years. The family will receive at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM and other times at the home. Services will be hweld at Mt Vernon Methodist Church on Sunday 2, 2014 at 2:00 PM. Services conducted by Rev. Jason Dickerson and Rev. Jason (Jay) Bowers. Interment will be in the Chatham Memorial Park with military rites by the Randolph County Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Mt. Vernon Methodist Church c/o Robin James, 2058 Arthur Teague Road, Siler City, NC 27344 or the Parkinson's Foundation. The family would like to thank everyone for all the loving acts of kindness shown during Sherman's illness. Special thanks to Dr. Hoffman, the staff of Community Home Care & Hospice, Sherry and Annette and a special friend, Sindy Lester. "Faith-Hope-Love ..But the Greatest of these is Love" I Cor. 13:13 Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com