Paul David Bowers, 78, of Sherman, Texas was called to his eternal home on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
Paul was born in Dallas, Texas on June 19, 1946 to J.B. and Bonnie (Miller) Bowers. He was a graduate of Howe High School and East Texas State in Commerce. Paul married Linda Graham on October 24, 1970 in Ethel, Texas. He taught at Grayson County College in Denison for over 30 years. He attended church at One Church in Whitesboro. Paul enjoyed watching westerns, playing golf and eating breakfast out and being able to socialize with people. He loved spending time with his family and especially going to watch his grandchildren play sports.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Bowers of Sherman; daughter, Lindsay Rand and husband, Clint of Gainesville; grandsons, Sawyer and Sloan Rand; brother-in-law, Doug Garner of Gunter; sister-in-law, Sharon Bramblett of Friendswood; nieces, Debbie Smart and husband, Gary of Tom Bean; and Kim Nugent of Pittsburg, TX; nephews, Duane Bowers and wife, Laura of Tom Bean; Darrell Bowers of Tom Bean; Kip Garner and wife, Tammy of Gainesville; Scotty Garner and wife, Becky of Hickory Creek; Jody Garner and wife, Shelby of Gunter; David Harris and wife, Paula of Gilmer; and Steve Harris of Longview; as well as other loving family and friends.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, J.B. and Bonnie Bowers, sister, Faye Harris, brother, Bobby Bowers, sister-in-law, Sandra Garner, and mother-in-law, Eileen Mareales.
Pallbearers will be Kip Garner, Scotty Garner, Jody Garner, Kyle Garner, Danny Rand, and Clint Rand. Honorary pallbearers will be Darrell Bowers, Duane Bowers, Brad Cross, and David Harris.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas at https://www.downsyndromedallas.org/donate.
Funeral services honoring Paul will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at One Church in Whitesboro, officiated by Rev. Roy Layman. Interment will follow at Cedarlawn Memorial Park in Sherman. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
The family would like to thank the TMC nurses, staff and Dr.’s for the excellent care they provided to Paul and the family during their time of need.
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We have lived next door to Paul and his wife, Linda, for many years. He was a good neighbor and a kind man.
Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family.
Susan and John Bullard
Paul has been a dear friend and a remarkably good man to know for over a half century. We miss him dearly and will always remember him with great joy.
I loved Paul. He was one of the kindest and most grateful for anything that I did for him. He’d come over to my office and just sit and drink coffee and talk to me. He truly was a very special person.
Thinking of you! So sorry for your loss of your sweet daddy! Hugs and prayers!
Linda, Lindsay and family, Vickie and I are so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. We have always loved seeing you all and Paul wherever all of us have gathered at the same time. We hope that you know we will be thinking and praying for you all at this most difficult time. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you as only He can during your time of loss.
Sending love and hugs on the sad loss of a very special man. From Ted Parker, Patti and Stephen Adcock and family.
Dr. Bowers was my professor that made me love psychology. He encouraged me when I asked questions during my grad school years and became an awesome co- worker/mentor for a season. I loved visiting with Paul and Linda and hearing about their pride and joy, Lindsey. I am so sorry for this loss.