Francis Robert Bowman was born January 17, 1932 to Francis John and Chloe (nee Simpson) Bowman and passed away November 2, 2020 at the age of 88. Francis enjoyed woodworking and reading the Reader's Digest. He is survived by his children Deborah Armstead and Dean Stickenoth; grandchildren, Garrick Armstead and Clayton Armstead; great grandchildren, Chandler Armstead, Maddox Armstead and Jackson Armstead; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Geraldine Margaret (nee Marker) Bowman; a brother Harry Bowman; and a sister Ruth Hahn. Funeral services will be held 12 noon on Saturday November 7, 2020 at the Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 1668 St. Rt. 28 Goshen, OH 45122, where friends will be received from 11 AM until time of service. Interment Graceland Memorial Contributions, Milford, OH. Family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the Loveland Wesleyan Chapel, 6821 Oakland Rd. Loveland, OH 45140.