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Willie Avery Bowdry Obituary

Deacon Willie Avery Bowdry entered into rest on Sunday September 28, 2025. Funeral service will be held on Saturday October 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at  Second Shiloh Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Willie's legacy of love and kindness will forever be cherished by those he leaves behind; his loving and dedicated sister, Constance Bowdry; brother, Roy Bowdry; two nieces, Tyra Bowdry, Torrie Bowdry; nephew, Russell Bowdry; sister- in- law, Beverly Bowdry; and a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Bowdry may be viewed on Friday October 10, 2025, from 1:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the funeral home.


Williams Funeral Home 1765 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Augusta, Ga.

Published by Ogle County Life on Oct. 9, 2025.

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JANIE Freeman

November 6, 2025

My condolences to the family. Mr. Bowdry and I went to dialysis together and I was saying to hear of his loss.

RICHARD VINCENT LOWE

October 24, 2025

Torrie,
I am saddened to learn of your Uncle’s passing. I will be praying for you and your family.

Teresa (Rita) Bogans-Becton

October 15, 2025

I pray your hearts will soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. SSMBC has lost another dedicated warrior. We loved you, Dea. Bowdry,(aka, Pinecone), but God loved you best. Take your rest.

Jan Ritch

October 10, 2025

Mr. Bowery was one of my favorite coworkers decades ago as I was finding my way (a new RN)now, I’m retired but shall never forget my most loyal friend and all that he taught me!

Please accept my most sincere condolences during this difficult time. He shall always be remembered as a sweet, kind and gentle soul

May God Bless

Lois Cummings

October 7, 2025

My condolences to your family and friends and May God continue to bless y'all in Jesus Name!

Anretia M Hammond

October 6, 2025

Second Shiloh Baptist Church will not get another Deacon like ,Deacon Willie A. Bowdry. I will miss him when he speak to me by calling me"Ole Lady". R.I.P. from the ryans and hammond family'

Mattie &Michael Cobb

October 6, 2025

Roy and the other family sorry for your loss. We know that God makes no mistakes. Rest in heavenly peace.

Theresa Veasley

October 6, 2025

Sincere condolences to my friend Connie in the loss of her brother. Continued prayers to you and your extended families

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1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Williams Funeral Home

1765 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Augusta, GA 30901

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11

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Second Shiloh Baptist Church

1243 Summer Street, Augusta, GA 30901

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1765 Martin Luther King Blvd., Augusta, GA 30901

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