Jimmy Kent Bowmer, 85, of Jamestown, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. He was born on August 26, 1938 in Russell Springs, the son of the late Julian Meredith and Opal Lee Combest Bowmer.
Jimmy Kent lived his life as an independent man, being a truck driver for over 30 years. He was an avid UK sports fan.
SURVIVORS:
2 sons, Billy (and Jana) Bowmer of Jamestown and Barry (and Karen) Bowmer of Lexington
5 grandchildren: John Michael (and Sabrina) Bowmer, Christopher (and Sally) Bowmer, Cody (and Kayleigh) Lawson, Brian (and Alex) Lawson, and Lauren Wallace
7 great-grandchildren (with one on-the-way)
In addition to his parents, Jimmy Kent was preceded in death by his daughter, Kelly Bowmer; and his sister, Betty Lou Branscum.
Funeral service: 1:00pmCT Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Bernard Funeral Home.
Burial: Russell Springs City Cemetery
Visitation: After 11:00amCT until time on Thursday at the funeral home
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations of sympathy be made to God’s Food Pantry, P.O. Box 1503, Russell Springs, KY 42642. For information or questions regarding donations, please call Gods’ Food Pantry at 270-866-7992.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
