Beloved Husband, Father, Pawpaw, and Friend
Greg Bowman, age 70, of Crossville, TN, passed away unexpectedly on November 8, 2024. He was a loving husband, devoted dad, proud pawpaw, and a friend to many.
Born on August 7, 1954, in Crossville, TN, Greg was a graduate of Cumberland County High School (Class of 1972). He went on to earn a business degree from the University of Tennessee, a foundation that would serve him well throughout his life. In 1982, Greg combined his business acumen and construction experience to start Bowman Construction. Over the next 40 years, he grew the company into a successful and respected business.
Greg married the love of his life, Marcia, and together they shared nearly 38 years of joy and companionship. As true best friends, they found happiness in the simplest moments, filling their life with love, laughter, and countless cherished memories.
Greg was a proud father to three children—Travis, Bo, and Kari—and a devoted grandfather to four grandchildren, Kyle, Brynlee, Bree, and Eleanor Watson. He instilled in his children the values of honesty, hard work, and integrity, always encouraging them to take the high road. Greg was always there to listen, offer advice, and be a steady presence, ready to drop everything when his family needed him. Above all, he was simply the best dad.
Greg was a man of quiet generosity and humility. He loved spending time at home with his family, finding joy in life’s small pleasures. Whether cheering on the Tennessee Volunteers with a plate of Rotel dip and sausage balls, cruising the lake with Marcia on warm summer days, or riding his grandkids around on the side-by-side, Greg cherished time spent with loved ones. He found peace working around the house, whether tinkering with the skid steer or sitting on the porch with a glass of unsweet tea, watching the hummingbirds. His easygoing nature and kind spirit touched everyone he met.
Greg’s warmth, generosity, and unwavering dedication to his family and friends will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. His absence will be felt everyday.
Greg is survived by his loving wife, Marcia Bowman; children, Travis (Leslie) Watson, Bo (Balie) Watson, and Kari Bowman; grandchildren, Kyle, Brynlee, Bree, and Eleanor Watson; and many extended family members and friends.
A visitation will be held on Monday, November 18th, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home.