Mr. Edward P. Bowman

Edward P. Bowman Jr. (Eddie), 75, of Apopka, Florida passed away peacefully on August 8^th, 2023. Eddie was born to Elizabeth and Edward Bowman Sr., on October 1, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended Bellevue High School (Class of ’66), served his country with the US Army 173d Airborne Brigade (Vietnam ‘65-68), and graduated from La Roche College (May ’76).

Eddie and family moved to Apopka in the summer of 1987. He found passion in developing and inspiring Apopka’s youth through sports in the ‘90s, both Pop Warner football and Little League baseball. Eddie took great pride in supporting the men and women of the Apopka Fire Department where his son Brian has served for over 23 years. You’d often find Eddie socializing in the community as a regular diner at Liggett’s, Robinson’s, Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Back Room.

Eddie’s greatest joy was spending time with his grandkids. He was their biggest fan at the ball fields. He never missed a game or an opportunity to coach from the sidelines. Later in life you’d find him on his scooter, treating all the kids at the concession stand.

Eddie is survived by his two sons, Adam (Lisa) Bowman and Brian (Holly) Bowman of Apopka; Sister Sandy (Rick) Abbott; Brother Dan (Joanne) Bowman; Grandchildren Bryson, Emmi, Ethan and Hazel Bowman; Nephews Keith Abbott, Ryan and Danny Bowman. Eddie dearly loved his family and cherished every moment he spent with his children, parents, siblings and their families.

Funeral Service will be held at 1pm on Saturday, August 19^th, Loomis Funeral Home, 420 W. Main St., Apopka 32712. Viewing will take place just prior from 12-1pm. It was Eddie’s wish that any memorial tributes be made in the form of charitable donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.