James A. Bowman, age 66, passed away peacefully, Saturday, Dec.17, 2016 at his home in Sarasota.

James was born July 16,1950 in Guyana, Louisiana. He was a veteran in Vietnam, Married his wife of 44 yrs Glenda Bowman in 1972.
Retried from Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation as a Park Ranger ll at Wilderness Park in 2004.

James enjoyed gardening, fishing and anything to do with being outside,loved to watch old western (John Wayne), game shows.

James is survived by his wife Glenda Bowman of Sarasota, Fl , Two brother Pat Bowman of Lakeland Fl , Terry Bowman of Gulfbreeze, Mi ,one sister Sandy Mowlan of Destin, Fl. two son who predeceased him Jeffery Bowman 2014, Kevin Bowman 2009, two step children Javannah Gunn of
Sarasota Fl. Lynn Glossiop of S Caroline , 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren