Clarence Edward Bowman, 86 of Connersville, Indiana, passed away in his home, in Centerville, on November 16, 2023. Bo was born in Connersville, on May 16, 1937, to Troy Hubert and Mable Rose Bowman, and was the youngest of four children. He grew up in Connersville, by the nickname of Tiny, and attended Connersville High School. There he studied and trained as a Machinist, and graduated as a proud Spartan, in the Class of 1955.

Bo married his high school sweetheart, Suzanne Cameron, of Connersville, on November 6, 1955, and together they had one son, Raymond Troy Bowman. He worked as a Tool and Die Repairman at Ready's Tool and Die in Connersville and enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing cards. Most importantly, he was a proud Military Man.

Bo joined the United States Air Force in 1955, as a member of the Supply crew. He completed 4 years of Active Duty, before converting over to the Air National Guard, in August of 1959. He was Honorably Discharged from the Air Force Reserves, February of 1976, where he achieved the rank of Master Sgt (E7). He then moved to Tampa, Florida, where he enlisted in the Army National Guard and remained an E7, (Sgt First Class) until he retired in December of 1983.

Bo was a proud member of the American Legion (Post #1), the AMVETS (Post #11), the VFW (Post #571) and the Fraternal Order of Eagles (#1065), all of Connersville. Bo is survived by his son, Raymond Troy Bowman, grandchildren Kasey Van Ormer, Brandon Bowman and Erin Bowman, great grandchildren Rozlynn, Mera and older sister, Della Bowman King. He was preceded in death by his parents, Troy Hubert and Mable Rose Bowman, and brothers Troy Bowman Jr. and Noah Charles Bowman.

Memorial Services will take place at The Urban-Winkler Funeral Home, Connersville, Indiana on Monday November 27th at 1:00 pm. Friends and family may visit from 11:00 am until the hour of the service. He will be placed amongst family at Dale Cemetery, Connersville, following the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion, AMVETS or VFW..