Richard Wayne Bowers

November 6, 1958 - November 17, 2021

Richard W. Bowers, 63 of Cairo, GA passed away on Wednesday November 17, 2021 at Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee, FL. Richard was born November 6, 1958 in Hollywood, FL and was the son of the late John K. Bowers and Imogene Mainor Shockley. He was a retired meat cutter who previously worked at Piggly Wiggly in Pelham, GA; IGA and Piggly Wiggly/Sun Stop in Cairo, GA. Richard loved to read, especially western books. He is survived by his sisters: Sandra Withers (Ray) of Newton, GA; Diane Phelps (Allen) of Cairo, GA; and long time friend and fishing buddy Rayford Hester also of Cairo, GA; A loving niece and nephews along with extended family. A private Celebration of Life is planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Big Bend Hospice Inc. 1723 Mahan Center Blvd. Tallahassee, FL 32308 The family is being assisted by Skip Young and Jackie Fulford of Young Fulford Funeral Home and Crematory, Tallahassee, Florida. (850)610-4444 YoungFulford.com