Anthony Justus Bowman

September 7, 1940 - October 2, 2021

OBITUARY FOR ANTHONY J. BOWMAN It is with great sadness that we announce that Anthony Justus Bowman passed away on October 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Elsie Bowman, siblings Yusef Rasheed, Paul David Bowman, Carol Ann Bowman, and Patricia Ann Bowman. Anthony is survived by his children Valarie Drayton (Kenneth), Victoria Miller (Jude), and Anthony Malcolm Bowman; his brothers Michael Bowman and Phillip Bowman; his grandchildren Danielle K. Drayton, Chauntel N. Drayton, Jairus X. Miller, Myles A. Drayton, and Darian M. Miller; a cousin, Joan Rogers, and stepsons Derek L. Smith and Dhirodatta L. Hayes, a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Anthony was born in Kinsett, Arkansas on September 17, 1940. After serving in the United States Air Force he returned to Michigan and married Mattie P. Lewis. He later attended Washtenaw Community College and earned an associates degree in civil engineering. After moving to Savannah, Georgia in 1980 with his three beloved children he was employed by the Army Corps of Engineers until December 2000. He retired and relocated to McDonough, Georgia and enjoyed listening to jazz music, playing various musical instruments, collecting artwork, reading books, Michigan and Georgia based sports, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and learning about his God, Jehovah. Anthony will be profoundly missed by all who knew and loved him. Please send flowers and condolences to Valarie Drayton, 805 Stone Glen Court, McDonough, GA 30252. The family and friends of Anthony would like to sincerely thank everyone for their support and prayers during this very difficult time. Please express your condolences here on our website. Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. ROCKDALE CHAPEL 1999 Hwy 138 SE Conyers, Ga. 30013 (770)285-6673.