John C. Bowman

John C. “Big John” Bowman, 49, of Lima, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 1:00 a.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born on February 15, 1972 in Lima to the late John Chester Bowman and Linda Leffler.

John graduated from Lima Senior High School in 1990, where he played football during the 1990 championship game. He then went to the Nursing School at Apollo Career Center and became a LPN. He worked at Autumn Court Nursing Home in Ottawa as a LPN for over 10 years.

He is survived by his daughters: Hope Bowman, Danielle Bowman (Ulrich), Jessica Bowman, and Megan Bowman, 4 grandchildren, siblings: Jamey Holland, Jerry Ward, Josh Ward, Jody Ward, and Rob Bowman.

His family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 4-6 p.m. at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima, where a time of sharing will follow at 6 p.m.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.