James "Tom" Thomas Bowers

James “Tom” Bowers age 67 of Brookside entered into eternal life on Sunday, September 26, 2021. He was born on March 11, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan to parents Mack "Duke" and Dorothy Bowers.  Tom was a graduate of Evarts High School where he excelled on both the basketball court and the baseball field. He was retired from the coal industry where he worked as a mine foreman for Eastover Mining Company, Peabody Coal Company, and Five Star Mining Company. He also worked for Indiana Railroad. Most recently he was employed by the Harlan County Board of Education as a bus driver.     Tom dearly loved his family, especially his daughter Sarah and his grandchildren. He could light up a room with his big personality and quick humor.  He was an avid fan of the Indianapolis Colts and the Cincinnati Reds. Each spring and summer you could find him working in his big garden that he loved.  He volunteered and was an essential part in the food ministry at his church.  He was a member of the Verda First Baptist Church.     Tom is preceded in death by his mother Dorothy Ellis Bowers. He is survived by daughter Sarah Bowers of Jacksonville Florida, his father Mack "Duke" Bowers of Nicholasville, brother Jerry (Rhonda) Bowers of Brookside, sisters Sharon (Mark) Thornburg of Nicholasville, and Kim (Randy) Williams of Cumberland, grandchildren Hailey, Ethan, Mason, and Madison of Jacksonville, Florida.  He is survived by nieces and a host of family and friends.     A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Oct 2 at 2:00 pm. Family and friends will be at the outdoor shelter of Verda First Baptist Church with Reverend Danny McCreary officiating.        Family requests social distancing and wearing of masks.     In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Tom may be made to the food ministry of the Verda First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 774 Evarts KY. 40828      Please feel free to leave a condolence, memory, or photo at www.aljfh.com     Anderson-Laws & Jones Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of James "Tom" Bowers. Harlan, Kentucky

March 11, 1954 - September 26, 2021

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Charles & Sandy (Hyde) Mabelitini

September 30, 2021

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Mary Bolin

September 30, 2021

Such a shock to hear of Toms passing. We grew up together. He was always such a joy to be around. Always had a smile just like his mom Dorothy. He and his dad, who is such a precious man to me, would come to the Ages and Brookside reunion and we would talk and remember t... Continue Reading

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Chrissy Middendorf

September 28, 2021

Family is everything & that was definitely how I remember Uncle Tom. As Sarah was growing up he always brought her to Evansville to visit us, it meant a lot to us, especially my momma. Its hard to believe hes gone so soon. Uncle Tom youre going to be missed greatly but n... Continue Reading

Jeannie Johnson King

September 28, 2021

So sorry to hear of his passing. We grew up as neighbors and had good times together as children!!!

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September 30, 2021

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September 28, 2021

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