Mr. Jerry Louis Bowman

October 1, 1962 - August 4, 2018

Jerry Louis Bowman, son of the late Walter Bowman Sr. and the late Jestine Duncan Bowman, was born Monday, October 1, 1962, in York, PA. Known as “Chills” by family and friends, Jerry was a construction employee for many years to include Three Bowman Brothers, Washington & Dowling, Knisely, all of York, PA, foreman of Kenmore Construction Company and Concrete Finisher, Mike Schultz Construction Development Company, both of Akron, Ohio. Jerry had a “heart to help.” He was a member of the Helping Hand Social Club and assisted in the Feeding Program. During his time as a member of United Baptist Church, Akron, Ohio, he was active in the Brotherhood Men’s Ministry. Jerry attended Emmanuel COGIC as a toddler and later joined Unity COGIC as an adult. On Saturday, August 4, 2018, in his fiftieth-fifth year, Jerry entered into the presence of God joining in eternal life his parents, his brother, Earl L. Bowman, and a nephew, D. Toby Bowman. He leaves to celebrate his life: wife, Leah Smallwood; daughter, Amber N. Jones; sons, JerQuan Dickson, JaQuan Franklin; special daughter, Qyesha Smith; stepchildren, Kristian Sandel, Kovian McDonald; siblings, Linda Bowman, Walter Bowman Jr. (Veronica), Rev. Dr. Darnell Bowman, P. Daniel Bowman, Shirley Bowman Green and Priscilla Bowman; a favorite aunt, Lucille Orr; aunts, Bessie Ritter, Nora Duncan, Helen Still; an uncle, Daniel McMillan; special friends, Kelvin Gauntt, James Stewart, Rodney Washington; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Giving God all Glory, Honor and Praise, The Family