Farrell D. (Wayne) Bowers, 75, of Turpin, OK, passed away December 21, 2010 at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Wayne was born June 14, 1935 in Tyrone, Oklahoma to Mark and Thelma (Houseman) Bowers. He is preceded in death by his parents, and one son, Stacy. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Evelyn; one sister, Iris Strait; two sons, Bret Bowers and wife Nora, and Kelly Bowers and Marla of Adams; two daughters, Kris Rider and husband Bart of Broken Arrow, and Amy Tharp of Stillwater; grandchildren, Delci and husband Denny Windell, Bret Bowers Jr. and wife Amy, Laci and Andrew Bowers, Lyndon Tharp and wife Misty, Cassidy Tharp, Adam and Sydnie Rider, and Mikayla Bowers,; and great-grandchildren, Aliyah Bowers, Masyn Tharp, and Elly Bowers. Wayne was a graduate of Adams high school and attended college at Northwestern in Alva before enlisting in the Army. After his service he returned to Turpin to take over the family farm. He continued to farm and ranch with his two sons for the duration of his life. He was a member of Turpin Baptist Church. He also served as a board member of Panhandle Telephone Company for 28 years. Wayne was beloved by his family, and will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 27, 2010, at Turpin Baptist Church. The Family requests that memorials be sent to the Turpin Baptist Church or the Senior Citizen Center.
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