Charles David Bowers, Sr., age 76, a resident of Linthicum, passed on September 3, 2017 at his home after battling dementia for 10 years.

He was born on May 3, 1941, in Baltimore, to the late Beryl Margaret and Joseph Milton Bowers, Sr. He served in the United States Army National Reserves for 10 years, until his honorable discharge in 1969. A graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, with a Bachelors Degree in Education, he continued his studies at Towson University, obtaining a Masters Degree in Administration; and went on to work for the Anne Arundel County School System. During his free time, he enjoyed music, dancing, singing, skiing, traveling, entertaining, the Boston Terriers, and Chincoteague Island.

Along with his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his brother Joseph Milton Bowers, Jr.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years: Barbara Linton Bowers (nee Stewart); his devoted son Charles Bowers, II, of San Francisco, California; his loving daughter Serene Beryl Webber and her husband Robert Arthur Webber, III, of Linthicum; and two grandchildren: Emmi Serene Webber and Ethan Samuel Webber, also of Linthicum.

Family requests friends visit the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, PA, on Wednesday and Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday in St. Athanasius Church at 12 Noon. His burial will follow in Meadowridge Memorial Park at 1:45 PM. Those who wish may contribute to the charity of your choice in Charles' name, and feel free to leave your condolences below as well.