Lorin Russell Bowmar

Lorin Russell Bowmar, 85, of Tunnelton, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 22, 1938, in Tunnelton, a son of the late Marven Allen and Letha Lavara (Rosier) Bowmar. His wife, Diona “June” (Wiles) Bowmar, preceded him in death December 10, 2012.

Lorin graduated from Tunnelton High School and served in the US Army where he was stationed in Germany during the Cold War. Lorin was a W.V. state mine inspector, and was a self-employed taxidermist and farmer. He was a member of the Mt. View United Methodist Church, a forty plus year member of the Tunnelton Lions Club, and the Col. Rowan Post VFW #2345 of Tunnelton. He enjoyed traveling, hunting and fishing. He was an avid volunteer at the Boy Scouts, and local schools teaching school children about Flag day.  He was a mentor to many in the community.

Surviving are: one son Blain Bowmar and wife Melissa “Missy”, Newburg; one brother, Delbert Allen Bowmar, Port Richie, FL; one sister, Betty Luola Kimmins and husband Calvin, Dallas, WV; one sister-in-law, Lovetta Funk, of Tunnelton; several nieces, nephews, and many close friends.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by: one son, Marvin “Rusty” Russell Bowmar, who passed October 18, 2001; two brothers, Lester Allen Bowmar, and Blake Wilbur Bowmar.

Friends may call at Kingwood Funeral Home, 295 S. Price Street, Kingwood, on Friday from 2-7pm. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am, Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the Mt. View United Methodist Church, Tunnelton. Mr. Bowmar will lie in repose at the church on Saturday from 10 am until the funeral hour with Pastor Bill Warnick officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery.Military honors was accorded by the honor details of VFWs and Vietnam Veterans of Preston County and the US Army honor guard.

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