James John Bowers

James John "Jim" Bowers, 62, of Russellville, died Thursday, December 11, 2014 at the Arkansas River Valley Hospice Home in Russellville.

Born in Hartford, Connecticut in 1952 to Joan Crane and Jack Bowers, Jim spent most of his childhood there. His fondest memories were lobster hunting by the Atlantic. In 1972 Jim was drafted and joined the United States Air Force where he met Kit. After his service in the Air Force, Jim was employed by Walmart, had three children, and settled down in Russellville. He was preceded in death by his father.

He leaves behind the love of his life Kit (Drye) Bowers of Russellville; his son and daughter-in- law, Scott and Anna Bowers of Abilene, TX; his daughters, Becca and LeAnn Bowers both of Russellville; mother, Joan Crane of Manchester, CT; and three grandchildren, Carley, Lukas, and Joselynn Short.

Later in life Jim took to driving big rigs and had a passion for his grandchildren, the Hogs, and the Dallas Cowboys.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service.

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