February 21, 1940 - June 22, 2022
Service
Wednesday, June 29th at 11 a.m. at Blendon Central Cemetery
Burial
Blendon Central Cemetery
Duane "Buck" Bowers, 82, Mount Airy, NC, passed away on June 22, 2022. Buck was born to Jim and Doris (Buck) Bowers on February 21, 1940. Preceded in death by his parents, wife Alice Bowers, daughters Deborah Stafford and Susan Mann, sister Judith Bush, brother-in-law Bob Scheetz.
Buck lived in Westerville, OH, Plain City, OH, Florida and back to Westerville before moving to Mount Airy to be closer to his children. He graduated from Jonathan Alder High School in 1958 and played in multiple sports, exceling as a lefthanded pitcher in baseball. He was a member of Plain City Presbyterian Church. Buck spent most of his working career in accounting for various companies.
Buck and Alice shared a home in Florida for many years before her death. After the children were grown, Buck made his home with his sister Judy in Westerville for many years.
Buck will be greatly missed by his children, Gary (Sandy) Bowers, Jim Bowers, Mary Alice (Craig) Stewart, Mike (Tabatha) Bowers, Barbara (Mark) Volstromer, many grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren, all of whom he was very proud. Also survived by his sisters, Mary M. Scheetz, Donna (Dave) Bennett and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations in Buck's name may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (T2T.org).
Condolences
Ray & Susi Carraher - Jul 1, 2022
We first met \"Buck\" over 30 years ago when he lived in Seffner, FL. Introduced to me as \"Pancho\", that\'s all I ever knew him by. We immediately connected as kindred spirits(right now he\'s chuckling..\"is that what we were?\"). From that point, Pancho and I enjoyed some of the most interesting (at least to us) conversations regarding life, sports, history and daily observations. For my money, I never knew anyone who \"got it\" as he did. A classy, dignified, old school family man. I loved him like a brother and will surely miss him being in my life. Rest in peace, buddy.
Ray & Susi Carraher - Jul 1, 2022
We first met "Buck" over 30 years ago when he lived in Seffner, FL. Introduced to me as "Pancho", that's all I ever knew him by. We immediately connected as kindred spirits(right now he's chuckling.."is that what we were?"). From that point, Pancho and I enjoyed some of the most interesting (at least to us) conversations regarding life, sports, history and daily observations. For my money, I never knew anyone who "got it" as he did. A classy, dignified, old school family man. I loved him like a brother and will surely miss him being in my life. Rest in peace, buddy.
Lora Vipperman - Jun 30, 2022
I miss my buddy. 😢💔 Buck was such a sweet heart. So full of love and laughter and could turn anyone’s frown upside down. He’ll be missed tremendously. See you again one fine day, friend. 💕
Ronald E. Forrer - Jun 29, 2022
I knew Duane in the early 60's @ Westinghousehouse Electric on Colum,bus's west side. He and I played on the same company basketball team for a couple of seasons. A very good all around player. Best wishes to the family.
Barbara - Jun 27, 2022
I had many of conversations with Buck while he was at Sugar Grove.he will be missed.
dick termeer - Jun 26, 2022
my JA left handed pitcher that won the baseball district inn1958
David Phillips - Jun 26, 2022
Buck my great friend you are and will be missed. Hope you're having the time of your life with the wife up in heaven I know you missed her!
Rosemary - Jun 25, 2022
I am Bucky’s cousin I haven’t seen for years but I remember him as a child spend the night at his parents my aunt and uncle I know he will be missed I’m so sorry Mary Margaret and Donna May’