Omer Dexter Bowers

Omer Dexter Bowers, age 78, of Heath Springs, S.C. passed away, Sunday evening, April 27, 2025, at home. Born in Camden, S.C., he was a son of the late Tillman Jackson Bowers and Irva Williams Bowers. Omer was a United States Air Force veteran serving during the Vietnam Era. He was a long-time employee of Quality Appliances, Kershaw, S.C. and Hall T.V. Camden, S.C. He was a faithful member of Beaver Creek Baptist Church where he served in many capacities. He was a deacon for over 40 years, a Sunday School teacher and Sunday School director and served on the cemetery committee. He was a charter member of Heath Springs Fire Department. He loved music and played the piano with a God-given talent. Omer cherished the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 54 years, Jerri Wallace Bowers; his daughter, Tina Tomlin and her husband, Brooks; his son, Timmy Bowers and his wife, Grace; six grandchildren, Sydney, Cale, Dexter, Joel, Lorelai and Eli; his sister-in-law, Sue Bowers and a number of nieces and nephews. ln addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Alvin Bowers and his sister, Gail Hammond.

The family will receive friends on Friday evening, May 2, 2025, in Beaver Creek Baptist Church, 4670 Stoneboro Road, Heath Springs, S.C. 29058 from 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.

The family will hold a service to celebrate his life on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. in Beaver Creek Baptist Church. The Revs. Mac Thompson, Adam Wright and retired Army Sgt. Ronnie Williams will officiate.

Honorary pallbearers will be Kenny "Bird" Bowers, Charles Clark, Chris Connell, Jeff Hilliard, William "Bo" McDaniel, Gerald Reeves, Charles Ussery, Brent Williams, Derrick "Boo Boo" Williams, Mark Williams and Mike Wright.

Memorial remembrances may be made to Beaver Creek Baptist, 4670 Stoneboro Road, Heath Springs, S.C. 29058.

Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, S.C. is assisting the Bowers family.