Ezra Samuel Bowman

Bowman.-Ezra Samuel Bowman was born in Mahoning Co., Ohio, Sept. 14, 1894; died at the age of 38 y. 5 m. 12 d. His father and mother, Bro. and Sister John Bowman, died March 16 and 17, 1932, respectively. A double funeral for them was held March 19, 1932. Bro. Ezra, at the age of 16, was converted during a series of meetings at East Lewistown, conducted by the late Bro. C. K. Brenneman. Shortly after his conversion he united with the Mennonite church, remaining faithful until death. He was united in marriage to Naomi Shoup, of Wayne Co., O., to which union were born two sons, Paul Ezra, and Lauren William, who with their mother are left to mourn the early departure of husband and father. Bro. Bowman was in failing health for some time, but the end came rather suddenly, after only a few days' sickness. Funeral services were held March 1 at the home and at Midway church, with Brethren A. J. Steiner, Paul Yoder, and E. M. Detwiler in charge. Text, II Tim. 4:7. Burial in Midway Cemetery.