William L. Bowers, Jr., 63, of 401 East Pearl St., Wapakoneta, OH died 7:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at St.Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, OH. 

He was born May 25, 1945 in Dayton, OH, the son of William and  Frances (Miller) Bowers, Sr. 

He married Elnora J. McCarroll on March 25, 1967; she survives at the residence. 

He is survived by:

¨ Son, Dennis Lee Bowers of Chattanooga, TN

¨ Daughter, Roberta (Charles) Vogt of Corssville, TN

¨ 11 grandchildren

¨ 5 great-grandchildren

¨ Sister, Ruth (Kenneth) Larrison of Vandalia, OH

¨ Sister, Rose Cadwallader of Dayton, OH

¨ Sister, Blanche (Michael) Smith of Clarksville, TN

¨ Brother-in-law, Pastor William Morris of Bellbrook, OH 

He was preceded in death by his parents; by one brother, Hilbert Bowers; by one sister, Effie Morris. 

Bill retired from Holy Rosary Catholic Church and School in St.Marys, OH, where he had been a maintenance man. 

He enjoyed camping, fishing and making clay artwork.

Funeral services for Mr. Bowers will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 6, at Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, St.Marys, OH with the Rev. William Morris officiating.  Private burial service will be held at a later date.  Visitation for family and friends will be held from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.