Obituary for Garry Wayne Bowers
Garry Wayne Bowers, 76, passed away on February 8th, 2023 in his home with his wife Linda Garvey with him. He is survived by his children Fred Wixon (Julie), Stormy McDonald (Mac), Paris Wixon, Bobby Wixon (Dawn), Bill Hamrick (Julie), Brenda Hamrick (David), and Laura Sanders. In addition, Garry’s brothers Marvin Bowers (Shirley), and Buddy Bowers (Janeece), a niece, Donna Pilgrim and nephew, Mark Bowers. Garry was a grandfather and great-grandfather to many loved grandsons and granddaughters.
Garry was preceded in death by his father Oliver Bowers, mother Lucille Bowers, brother Sonny Bowers, his first wife Wanda Wixon and granddaughter Codie Wheat.
Garry graduated from Robert E Lee High School in Montgomery, Alabama and Troy State University. Garry served in the Alabama Army National Guard for seven years and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. After graduating from Troy State University, Garry served as a teacher, coach and administrator mostly at Stanhope Elmore High School in Millbrook, Alabama. After leaving the education profession, Garry served as the Jail Administrator in the Elmore County Jail until his retirement.
Garry had a few passions, and one of his favorites was writing. To Garry’s credit, he has written numerous books, covering history, the Confederacy, and outdoors. He also wrote articles for several local newspapers in Millbrook and Wetumpka. Garry was a frequent contributor to Alabama Outdoor and Georgia Outdoor News magazines.
Garry also enjoyed fishing and golfing with family and friends and was always willing to help younger generations understand the nuances of bass fishing in Alabama.
Garry was very influential to many and will be greatly missed.
Garry chose to donate his body to UAB Medical Center and has requested to not have a visitation, funeral or wake. He asked that in lieu of flowers, to please make a donation to his favorite charity, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Center.
