Robert Bower

Robert Bower, resident of Corsicana, passed away at Ennis Regional Medical Center on Friday, November 28, 2014 at the age of 87. He was born on March 3, 1927 in Corsicana, Texas to Rex Bower Sr. and Luticia Coker Bower. Robert served his country in the United States Navy during World War II and was called back to service during the Korean War. He retired from the United States Post Office in 1984 as mail superintendent. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Corsicana where he served as a Deacon. Robert had a servants heart always wanting to help others in need. He enjoyed volunteering his time with the local "Meals on Wheels" and serving meals at First Baptist Church . He volunteered with Habitat for Humanity building homes for those in need to the community and going on mission trips to build or repair church buildings. Robert was also a charter member of the Navarro County Credit Union that started in the courthouse basement. He is preceded in death by his first wife Lola Beth Bower who passed away in 2004 after 54 years of marriage. In 2004 he married Rosa Wear Cummings on December 31St. He is survived by Rosa of Corsicana. Sons: Bobby Bower and wife Janice of Corsicana and Larry Bower and wife Nancy of Gilbert, Arizona. Grandchildren: Aaron Bower of Tyler and Elizabeth Wilson and husband Dayne of Friendswood. Great grandchildren: Justin and Ashlee. Brothers: Melba Bower and wife Eleanor or Corsicana, Wayne (Mickey) Bower and wife Betty of Hillsboro, Miller Bower and wife Pat of Corsicana and a nephew who they all considered a brother Mike Bower and wife Maxine. Robert is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and extended family members. Robert is preceded in death by his parents Rex and Luticia Bower. Brothers: Earl Bower, Vernon Bower, Rex Bower Jr. and Eddie Bower. Sisters: Alice Bower, Helen (Sookie) Bennett and Jerry Nell Jordan. Visitation with the family will be from 5 - 7 pm on Wednesday evening at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 10:00 am on Thursday, December 4, 2014 in the Chapel at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home with Dr. Danny Reeves and B. F. Risinger Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Hamilton - Beeman Cemetery with Military Honors by the United States Navy.

Robert Bower

March 3, 1927 - November 28, 2014