Randy Dean Bowman, 57, of Morganton, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at UNC Blue Ridge following a period of declining health.

Randy was born August 7, 1966 in Caldwell County to Violet Kirby Bowman and the late Jack Bowman. He was full of life and loved by many people he had a great heart and many friends. Randy had an extensive collection of Volkswagens and loved collecting all that he could.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his sister, Jackie Philyaw; and nephew, Johnny Bowman.

Randy is survived by his mother; brothers, Johnny Bowman and wife Missy, Jerry Bowman, Terry Bowman and wife Martha, and Danny Bowman and wife Tina; his beautiful fat “Heffa” sister, Tina Arnette and husband Dennis; longtime partner, George Carey; and several nieces and nephews. Also are his furbabies that he loved dearly, cats, Turkey Turd, Miss Kitty, Fluffy Tail, Christmas, and Deeogee.

A gathering of friends will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese.

Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.