Randolph Bowers

Randolph Bowers, 77, of Heath Springs, S.C., passed away, Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at his home. Born in Kershaw, S.C., he was a son of the late Jeffcoat Bowers and Marie Hinson Bowers. He was formerly employed with DuPont for 22 years and was the owner of Bowers Roofing & Construction of Heath Springs. He loved to fish and feed all kinds of animals. Randolph also enjoyed building, history and spending time with his grandchildren. He got the most joy helping others. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Kershaw.

Surviving are his wife, Peggy Outen Bowers of the home; 2 daughters, Sherry (Mike) Plyler of Heath Springs, S.C., Melissa (Doug) Gates of Lancaster, S.C. and a son, Randy (Lea Ann) Bowers of Kershaw, S.C.; 5 grandchildren, Joshua (Monica) Gates, Justin (Nikki) Gates, Ryan (Alona) Payne, Tyler (Hannah) Bowers and Andrew Bowers; 7 great grandchildren, Abby Gibson, Reese Gates, Jeremy Revels, J.J. Gates, Reid Gates, Eli Boone and Layla Gates and his canine companion, Abby. He is also survived by 3 brothers, William (Peggy) Bowers, David (Peggy) Bowers and Woodrow Bowers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Raymond Bowers, Ann Bowers, Jean Ray, Leroy Bowers, Ferris Bowers and Edward Bowers.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday morning, November 21, 2020, in the Kershaw City Cemetery. Rev. Bryant D. Fersner will officiate. Burial will follow in the cemetery.
The family will greet friends following the graveside service at the cemetery.

Those attending the graveside service are asked to practice social distancing and please wear a face covering for the protection of everyone.

Friends may visit Baker Funeral Home, Thursday, November 19, 2020, from 12:00 noon until 4:30 p.m. and also Friday, November 20, 2020, from 10:00 to 4:30 p.m. to sign the register book and pay their respects. The family will not be present at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Bowers, may be made to the Randolph Bowers Scholarship Fund, for an Andrew Jackson High School Student going to college, Post Office Box 641, Heath Springs, S.C. 29058