Marcus Bowman, 81, of Lumberton, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2011, at his residence

He was born in McComb Mississippi and raised in Galveston, he graduated in 1949 from Ball High School in Galveston and taught at French High School from 1956 to 1964. He has lived in the Lumberton area since 1969. From helping create the Lumberton Municipal Utility District to opening the first insurance agency in Lumberton; from coaching Raiders football to being the “Voice of the Raiders” for 20 years to serving on the LISD school board and was on in the Lions Club for over 50 years. 

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Frances Dennis Bowman of Lumberton; daughters, Cindy Garrison Woodall and husband Billy of Nome, Marcia Spears and husband Mark of Lumberton; grandchildren, Marc Garrison and wife Kayti of Camp Pendelton, Casey Spears; niece, Rose Marie Leisner and husband Bobby of Evergreen; and nephew, Mac Phillips and wife Helen also of Evergreen.

Marcus is preceded in death by his mother and father, Marcus and Bessie Bowman; and sister, Marie Phillips.