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Mr. Leroy Alpheus Bowers
08/30/1940 - 11/24/2025
Mr. Leroy Alpheus Bowers, age 85, of South Hill, passed away on Monday November 24, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family. He was a retired telephone lineman. Leroy had many interests and skills, among which are he was an avid duck and quail hunter, fisherman, horseman and enjoyed many water sports. Leroy was also a star football player for the Park View Dragons. Leroy is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elaine L. Bowers of South Hill; his two daughters: Ada Bowers of South Hill and Helen “Nici” Bowers of Richmond; his two grandchildren: Nash Bowers and Sara Morton and his two sisters: Susan Bowers of Nags Head, NC and Robin Jones of Palmer Springs. Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, Elmo and Wilma Bowers. Services will be private. Online condolences may be sent through our website, www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Bowers family.
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Sincere condolences to all the family.
Elaine, Ada and Nici , so sorry to hear of Leroy passing , it’s been a while since I saw him , we enjoyed some good duck hunting days at the old steel bridge.may you find comfort and peace in the days ahead. Rest in peace my good friend
Elaine and family. So sorry for your loss. Leroy was such a good guy. He and Ralph graduated together. Stacy and I are praying for strength for u all.
My deepest sympathy to Elaine and family. I grew up across the street from Leroy , we went to school together and were good friends for many years. He always had something going on! He will be missed by many,
Fondly.
Myrna Mcaden Howerton
My deepest sympathy to Leroy’s family. My fondest memory of Leroy is when he worked at the A&P Store when it was located across the street from Harper Jewelry and the Star Theater. He was always so kind and helpful to my mother; he would place the groceries in the car for her. He always had a smile and was so respectful. I also was at Park View when he was a student there but I was an underclassman. May our Great Comforter hold each of you closer as He walks with you along this path called grief.
My condolences
Elaine, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family with Leroy’s passing.
Rembering Leroy
Elaine and daughters and rest of family and friends . Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. I I was truly blessed to keep your daughters when they were little. May GOD give you all His Peace which passers all our understanding.
My condolences
So sorry for your loss.sending prayers for the family
Remembering a good Friend
Elaine, Ada, “Nici” and family. Sorry to hear of Leroy’s passing. We were goods friends over the years. He was a good person and loved his family. He introduced me to my one and “only” duck hunting trip in the flats of the river at Steel Bridge. It was cold and sleeting that morning and he described it as a good hunting day. He put me on the front of the boat with the paddle. My job was to break the ice to get us to the duck blind. We had peace and joy for several hours that day. I decided Linda and I would stick to enjoying his experience in boat sailing in which he mastered.
Linda and I are praying for the entire family. May you find comfort that he is in his new home in heaven.
Love, Lewis and Linda Wells