Dwight Lee Bowman Sr. (Lee), 73, passed into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 9,2023, at United Clarksburg Center in Clarksburg, WV, with his loving children by his side.

The youngest of eight, Lee was born December 21,1949 in Owensboro, KY where he spent his childhood and would eventually attend Owensboro High School before enlisting in the United States Army at the age of 18.

Lee was stationed in Chu Lai, Vietnam with the 23rd Infantry Division "Americal" proudly serving his country from1968 to 1971, before returning home to Owensboro to start a family and later relocating to North Carolina where he began his 13-year career in Business Management, managing rental cottages along the Outer Banks and later managing several different restaurants.

Lee would ultimately find his home among the hills of West Virginia in 1987, and has been residing in Fairmont for the last 35 years.

After an injury took Lee off the job, he dedicated his life to caring for and raising his children.

Lee enjoyed his time camping, fishing, golfing, sitting on his porch drinking coffee, working outdoors, and watching football and basketball, forever supporting his home team, the Kentucky Wildcats, as a diehard Big Blue fan. Lee loved nothing more than spending time with his family, his dog, Phoebe and his friends, of which he had many as a true people person, who didn't know a stranger.

Lee was proceeded in death by his wife of 41 years, Betty (Freeland) Bowman, mother Frances Bates Bowman, father James Hilary Bowman, stepfather Andy Watson, brothers A.C. Bowman and Dale Bowman, sisters Ann Bowman, Mary Bowman and Dean Thomas, niece Gina, and nephews Jimbo and Little A.C..

He is survived by his four children Dwight Lee Bowman Jr. (Salanda) of Owensboro, KY, LeAnn Stevens (Jason) of Fairmont,WV, Sarah Jones (Isaac) of Grafton, WV, Dennis Bowman (Shelby) of Fairmont, WV, ten grandchildren, Helana Payne (Nathan) of Greenwood IN, Adrianna Kelley (Cameron) of Cincinnati, OH, Brylee, Jarron, Brayden, Brantley Stevens, Logan, Arabella Jones,  Jordynn, Layla Bowman, four great-grandchildren Isaiah Lee Payne, Mia Faith Derickson, Norah Juliette Kelley, Rowan Archer Kelley (expected November 2023), brother Harold Bowman (Sandy) of Chesapeake,VA, sister Judy Morris (Dennis) of Owensboro, KY,  nephew Scott Bowman (Stacy) of Omaha, NE, who he was particularly close to along with several other nephews, nieces and cousins who he loved very much, as well as, many friends including his longtime best friend Rich Price.

Lee spent many years of his life battling against various health issues but never did his faith waver or spirit dampen. He was the definition of strength fighting to the very end, deeply loved and admired by all who had the honor of knowing him.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Amedysis Home Health for the exceptional care they provided for Lee over the last year.

In honoring Lee's wishes he will be cremated and no public viewing or service will be held. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.domicofh.com .