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Marion “Sonny” Eugene Bower

November 15, 1947 - May 12, 2022

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Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel
400 Twyckenham Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47909
Saturday 5/21, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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Wyandotte Cemetery
4748 Dayton Rd
Dayton, IN 47941
Saturday 5/21

“Sonny” Marion Eugene Bower Jr., 74, of Rochester, IL, formerly of Attica, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022, at his home.

He was born November 15, 1947, in Lafayette, to the late Marion “Gene” and Helen (Lake) Bower. He attended Rossville High School and worked as a laborer. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving from 1966 – 1969 and 1971-1974 and served 2 back-to-back tours in Vietnam. On October 3, 1986, he married, Cindy Parker in White County and she survives.

He enjoyed music and singing.  He loved living the farm life and gardening. He was a hard worker and a family man. He cherished time spent with his family. Family was everything to him.

He is survived by his wife Cindy Bower; children, Wyatte and Grant Bower of Rochester, IL, Yancey (Alyssa) Bower of Bronson, MI, Jami Bower of Bloomington, Tacoma (Jessica) Bower of Lafayette, Tahessia (Benjaman) Barnett of Williamsport, Alana (Berry) Glotzbach of Lafayette, Nickia (Cecil) Payton of Greencastle, Kira (Brandon) Terry of Veedersburg, Kimberly Woods of Boswell, Katherine (Daniel) Dreher-Salinak of Salina, KS, Barbara Bower of Salina, KS, Richard “Buddy” Blevins of Salina, KS; 27 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Rev. John (Linda) Bower of Portland, TN; sister, Betty (Jerry) Marshall of Reynolds.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and grandparents, Marion C. and Mary (Richardson) Bower and Elbert and Ada (Atwell) Lake.

Special thanks from the family to everyone who took time out of the schedules to visit and spend time with Sonny, especially his care givers, Kristina Shidler, Crystal Smith, and Mac Hagins.

Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm, Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Soller-Baker, Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd., Lafayette, IN 47909. A graveside service will follow at Wyandotte Cemetery with Pastor Josh Barnett officiating.

 

 

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Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel
400 Twyckenham Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47909
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Saturday 5/21, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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4748 Dayton Rd
Dayton, IN 47941
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“Sonny” Marion Eugene Bower Jr., 74, of Rochester, IL, formerly of Attica, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022, at his home. He was born November 15, 1947, in Lafayette, to the late Marion “Gene” and Helen (Lake) Bower. He attended Rossville High School and worked as a laborer. He was a veteran of the UnitedContinue Reading

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wyatt bower left a message on April 23, 2023:
i fucking hate you dad you're a nigger
Robert Bobby Alfred left a message on March 2, 2023:
Sonny was the best thug shaker I've ever seen in my life.
Eli Jordan Miller left a message on December 4, 2022:
wyatte and i aswell as his late father would have the best vr chat erp sessions
Wyatt Bower left a message on December 4, 2022:
me and my dad loved to have gay anal sex
Nigga Nuts left a message on July 15, 2022:
This is his favorite discord server you should join it ---> https://discord.gg/daqAcpazkD
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
diana l Lake Marks left a message on May 20, 2022:
Sonny was my cousin and he was a wonderful man back in the early days we hand lot of fun he is also a wonderful artist I will miss you Sonny ,My prayers are for the family
Mr &Mrs Mike Ward left a message on May 20, 2022:
Sending our love & prayers. God Bless
Katrina Darling left a message on May 18, 2022:
Cousin Sonny will be missed. My Mom Caroline (Bower) Wagoner called to tell me he passed. He was influential in the lives of many including mine. He accepted me as I was and gave great advice. Love to all the family from ours to yours! ~ Katrina
Gigi Gould left a message on May 15, 2022:
I know this is a rough time my ?? are with everyone. Sonny Loved his good times in Michigan. He entertained a lot of people singing his songs. He is highly missed by everyone no one was ever a stranger. Love talking about his family.hard-working man, Who enjoyed the farm life. Enjoyed listening to him talk about his children and his time in Vietnam when his best buddies was writing songs and singing when they could. His dream was to make a CD to give to all his loved ones I’m glad I was able to do that for him. he wanted the music of him singing to be with them forever in a CD. Now he’s with the angels singing. You’ll always be in our hearts.
Frank & Alyson Hughes left a message on May 14, 2022:
We are so sorry to hear of “Sonny’s” passing. We had not had a chance to meet him yet as our new neighbor. Our prayers are with his family at this sad time.
Draven Bower (grandson) left a message on May 14, 2022:
Im not a person of words much but this man right here taught me a lot about life and his experiences with it. Me and my grandpa was really close and when he got moved it broke me bc i couldnt see him everyday like i use to. But i know hes up there making a garden and living his life for himself. Rest in peace grandpa, we’ll all miss you and we love you
Gary R Pierce left a message on May 14, 2022:
So sorry ?
Kristina Schidler left a message on May 14, 2022:
Such a great loss to my family! You will be missed dearly! RIP my favorite uncle! Fly high, wings wide open! Love you, my heart is broke.
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