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Jerry E. Bowns 

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[February 23, 2023]  LINCOLN - Jerry E. Bowns, 75, of Lincoln, passed away on February 14, 2023, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

Service:   A private ceremony will be held for immediate family at a later date.

Funeral home: Peasley Funeral Home, Lincoln     

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Jerry E. Bowns, 75, of Lincoln, passed away on February 14, 2023, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

A private ceremony will be held for immediate family at a later date.

Jerry was born in Lincoln on June 28, 1947, the eldest of four sons born to Wayne Franklin Bowns and Bertie Lou Downing.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Cince Busby Bowns, sons Nathan and Andrew, and daughter Aubrey. Also surviving are his mother, Bertie Lou and two brothers, Don and Paul. Jerry has four grandchildren: Elizabeth, Wayne, Katie, and Liam.

Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Wayne, and his younger brother Steve.

Jerry attended Atlanta High School and graduated in 1965. He was active in FFA all four years of high school and served as Reporter and Vice President. He was the class President of his Freshman class. Jerry participated in track, basketball, and baseball. Baseball was his favorite, and he was an amazing pitcher. He was also a member of the A-Club all 4 years of high school.

In 1965, Jerry enlisted in the US Navy. He served five years in the Navy and completed four tours in Viet Nam aboard the USS Stoddard as a radarman. He was discharged in 1970.

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Jerry’s occupation was an over-the-road trucker. He loved the freedom of the open road working for Garland Gehrke Trucking.

Jerry loved to camp, fish, hunt, watch John Wayne movies, and was an avid reader. His love of reading was passed on to some of his children and grandchildren. Jerry is missed, especially by his grandchildren, all of whom at one time or another lived with him.

Memorials may be made to Central Illinois Veteran’s Commission.

Peasley Funeral Home of Lincoln is assisting the family with arrangements.


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