Thomas E. Bowman, 66 died on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 9:50 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on April 3, 1952, in Bluffton, Ohio to William Lloyd E. and Hazel Marie (Smith) Bowman who preceded him in death. Thomas had married Barbara Weber, and she is deceased. He later married Phyllis Morrison Strawser who also preceded him in death.

Thomas was a truck driver and attended the Riley Creek Baptist Church as a child. He was a 1970 graduate of Cory-Rawson High School.

Also surviving is a son: Christian Bowman of Van Muys, California; two step-children: Shawn (Jenny) Strawser and Kimberly (Jeff) Kanniard both from Deleware, Ohio; one sister: Myra ( Robert) Shields of Ada; 4 grandchildren: Alyson, Christopher, Hazel, and Brandon; three step-grandchildren: Tucker, Sidney and Dane; two greatgrandchildren; and also survived by two nieces, one nephew, and several step-nieces and step-nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother Steven Bowman.

It was Thomas's request to be cremated. A celebration of life will be held at a later date by the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice and/or Ada Public Library and /or the Ada Dog Park.