Walter Francis Bowman (Walt), 72, Savannah, Missouri; passed away peacefully Friday, June 19, 2025, at his home with the love of his family's presence.

Walt was born in Amazonia, MO, on December 29, 1952, to the late Ernest and Catherine (Steeby) Bowman.

Walt and Cathy Barnes were united in marriage on July 16, 1971 at the Savannah Methodist Church.

In addition to his parents, Walt was preceded in death by his wife Cathy,  father-in-law and mother-in-law Russell and Mary Barnes, a grandson Jay Bowman, Sr., and a bonus granddaughter Stephanie Bradberry.

Walt was a graduate of the Savannah R-III High School.  Class of 1972.

He is survived by his kids Amy (Carl) Bowman, Becky (Bill) Kelly, and CJ (Jessica) Bowman. Grandchildren MaCray, Kaysha (Tyler) Hemphill, Kirsten (Colton) Hufford, Josh (Klaudia) Hufford, Jaden (Chance) Bowman, Jillian, Tyler (Dallas) Kelly, Blake (Jace) Kelly, and Joshua Kelly.  Great-Grandkids and numerous nieces, nephews.  A brother Ernie Bowman and sister Margaret Lee Black.

Walt was a very hard worker with Seitz, Coop, and retired from Wilbert Vault as a Regional Mechanic.  His legacy also includes serving 20 years on the Savannah Fire Department and the FURS UNLIMITED business he owned on the square in Savannah.

Visitation: The Family will receive friends 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Thursday evening, June 26, 2025 at the Heaton~Bowman~Smith Savannah Chapel.

Funeral Service: 10:00 AM, Friday, June 27, 2025 also at the Heaton~Bowman~Smith Savannah Chapel with Rex Strayer Officiating.

Interment will follow at the Savannah Cemetery.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Savannah Fire Volunteer's in Walt's Memory.