Coach Booker T Bowie Obituary in Tyler at John R. Harmon

Obituary For Coach Booker T Bowie

( January 23, 1955 – May 5, 2023 )

FLINT--The celebration of life for Coach Booker T. Bowie, 68, is scheduled for 12 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Grace Community High School Auditorium with Pastor Vincent Bowie serving as eulogist. Interment will follow in New Hope Cemetery (Bullard) under the direction of John R. Harmon Undertaking Co.

Booker Bowie was born on January 23, 1955 in Tyler, Texas to the late Luther Bowie Sr. and Margaret Branham Bowie. He passed away peacefully at his home on Friday May 5, 2023. Booker was currently a football coach at Grace Community School. His absolute passion was coaching sports, especially football. His trademark was always having a towel over his shoulder during the games. Coach Bowie coached all over the East Texas area, starting at Whitehouse High School in the late 1970’s. He, also, coached at the following schools: Lindale, Robert E. Lee, Kilgore, Chapel Hill, and Palestine. He left a lasting impression on every student he encountered. Coaching was his passion, but his second love was BBQing, with ribs and turkey legs being his specialty.

He leaves behind his loving mother, Margaret Bowie, two daughters Kalyn and Kristin, two sisters Rosie Johnson and Mary Johnson, and three brothers Luther Bowie, Frederick Bowie and Ernest Bowie.

A celebration of life will be held at Grace Community High School on Saturday May 13,2023 at 12:00pm. Visitation is scheduled from 2:00pm-8:00pm on Friday May 12, 2023, at John R. Harmon Undertaking Company.

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My condolences to the Bowie family my name is Larry Shackleford I've been living in southern california since Ieft high school in 1974 I heard of Booker T Bowie passing and it disturbed my stomach nerves I grew up with Booker T his brother's and the miles family Jimmie and Sammie miles we were all very close Booker T I love you man rest brother and I will see you in the second life

Coach was one of a kind. He cared for every student and had their best interest at heart. The love he showed at Palestine was unmeasurable and long lasting. He left an everlasting affect and will be remembered most by the "Bowie Towel." Rest well my friend, rest well. The Hall Family- Palestine, Texas💗

Heartfelt condolences to the entire family. Booker T was my classmate. I remember vividly always seeing him smiling in school. May he rest in Heavenly peace. 🌹~Doris Johnson

So Sorry for your loss. I will keep his mother and the rest of the Bowie familyin my prayers.

Coach Bowie you were one of the best and we appreciate you so much. Thank you for setting the example we needed when we needed it

Coach Bowie left a everlasting impression on me and my students who attended Palestine High School. His legacy will be everlasting.

Coach Bowie always kept vigilant when working At Palestine high and would bust a few butts when someone misbehaved. You could always tell where Bowie was on the football field. He was a good man.

TO MY FAMILY BOOKER T. WAS A MAN ALL ABOUT THE KIDS. HE LOVED WHAT HE DID AND HE LOVED HIS FAMILY.HE LOVED TO BBQ AND HIS FAVORITE TO BBQ WAS RIBS AND TURKEY LEGS. I'M GOING TO MISS HIS TEASING AND THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE.I LOVE YOU ALL AND PLEASE ACCEPTED MY CONDOLENCES FAMILY.

My sincere condolences for the Bowie family. Booker T was a classmate of mine from elementary through high school. 🙏🏾🙏🏾 Liz Thompson

The Hinton-Maxson family sending Love and Condolences to the family,Booker T was a very good friend who Loved being around people,he always had a 😃 on his face, Coach you will be deeply missed,