Rogers-

James H. Bowers, Sr., 82, of SR 7, and a lifelong resident of Rogers, passed away at his home surrounded by family following a lengthy illness.

He was born January 6, 1935 in Rogers, OH, son of the late Charles and Ruth Granger Bowers.

James worked as a Machinist at Arrowhead in Columbiana as well as Sekely Industries in Salem prior to his retirement. After retirement, he enjoyed farming and was owner/operator of Bowers Vegetable Stand in Rogers. When not farming, James enjoyed spending time with his family and most especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of forty years, Cathy James Bowers; two sons, James, Jr. (Heather) Bowers of New Manchester, WV. and Matthew Bowers of Rogers; three daughters; Susan (Ken) Rausch, Karen (Lyle) Miyamura and Kathy (Barry) Willis, all of Washington; one step daughter, Chaundra (Steve) Hamilton of Maryland; a sister, Judith Kennedy, as well as nineteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

James is preceded in death by his parents, a daughter; Donna Schroeder; one brother,  Glenn Bowers and two sisters; Etta Alessio, Martha Schon.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday at the Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.