On the evening of Monday, July 22, 2019, Christian Lee Bowers passed away in Columbus, Ohio. Chris was 38 years of age.
Christian (Chris) was a graduate of Marion Franklin High School where he was the Assistant Captain of the football team, he also ran track and played on the soccer team. Chris loved the game of pool as a youngster, and had participated in a city –competition, winning first place. During Chris school years, he was often an Honor Roll student and an exceptional writer; educators had presumed him to one day become an author. He was also a graduate of Northland Career Center in the field of Accounting. Chris worked in General Labor, and could do anything he put his mind to.
Chris was a very special young man. He had always been set apart, quiet and kind in nature. He was intelligent, and if you took the time to speak with him, you would see his beautiful smile and feel his gesture of love and understanding. Growing up, Chris was closest to his sister Chanelle, they were “two of a kind”, a special combination bonded by God’s love and care. Chanelle always took care of her little brother.
He also shared a very close relationship with his grandmother, Aileen G. Smith – Berger who nurtured him in the admiration of God’s love. The highlight of his life was spending time with his children. His eyes would light up whenever he was around them; they brought him so much joy.
Chris was baptized at Rehoboth Temple Church of Christ in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Sunday School as a child and was a faithful member. Chris came into the calling of the Lord at a small church where he testified that he received the Gift of the Holy Ghost.
Chris was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 21, 1981. He was the youngest child of Charlene Gauze and Leonard Bowers. Preceded in death by grandfather, Charles Riley Smith; grandfather, Leonard Bowers Sr.; grandmother; Edith Bowers; step- grandfather, Spencer Berger
Survived by his beloved mother Charlene (Jim) Gauze; father, Leonard Bowers Jr.; grandmother, Aileen Smith – Berger; daughter, KeMonie Starks of Macon Georgia; daughter, KeMiyah Starks of Columbus, Ohio; daughter, KeHonesty Starks of Columbus, Ohio; son, Christian Lee Bowers Jr. of Columbus Ohio; brother, Eugene Randy Smith; brother, Ezra Bowers; brother, Leonard Bowers III; brother, Rashawn Lamar Smith; brother, Tyrone Austin; sister, Chanelle Smith; sister, Charlotta (Wael Elmelegy) Smith; sister, Stacy Austin; sister, Tobie Bowers, all of Columbus, Ohio; sister, Eva (Bowers) Beatty of Dayton, Ohio, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces and friends.
Visitation 11:00 AM and Funeral Service 12:00 PM Friday, August 2, 2019 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST 5456 E. Livingston Ave.
Interment at Evergreen Cemetery.
I am so very sorry about the pasting of my stepson we love Chris so much.prayers to the family
R. I. P. CHRISTIAN, MY FRIEND FOREVER GONE WAY TOO SOON!
I will forever miss you can’t believe you are gone I was just walking down the street with you and the very next day you’re gone to heaven, love you Chris
California ( Lisa Williams)
RIP RIH CHRISTIAN I WILL FOREVER LOVE U MISS U SO MUCH MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY ILL SEE U AGAIN AT THOSE GATES BABY
ONELOVE ALWAYS
My childhood friend Christian, I’m so sorry that your gone, May GOD bring peace and comfort to my dear friend Chanelle Smith and her family through this time.
I can remember Christian as a child. As we both were the last time I laid eyes upon him.
Please accept my sincerest apologies for the loss of family.
Remain strong together.
With Love
We are praying for the family. May God comfort you all, and wrap his loving arms around you. We love you!
Rest in peace little cousin, gone too soon, but will never be forgotten .
Your cousin Ty.
I love you nephew. Thank you for the good times we had. You were a blessing to this world and you left way to soon.
Your Uncle,
Charles R. Smith, Jr.
I am so sorry for your loss. You have gone through so much these past couple of years. Please stay strong.
My first love friend were high school loves! Our homecoming at Marion Franklin I’ll never forget I just talked to you.Thank you for showing me God at a young age and covering me..I’m praying for your family.My heart broken
Soo very sorry to hear this today.
I am without words.
R I H Dear friend.
Prayers to your family.
Rest easy sir. You will always be in my heart and thoughts.
heart broken-Daughter
Birthday day coming soon Chris miss u little brother
CHRIS, I Thank God for You! I promise your son and I miss you so much and I remember every MOMENT WITH YOU! Until we meet again please watch over Lil Man and I. Protect and guide your son the way you would have if still here.
FOREVER & ALWAYS, I LOVE YOU ❤️
STILL FEELS LIKE A BAD DREAM THAT WONT LET ME ESCAPE ill forever love you daddy rest in peace
Ughhhhhh I freaking miss you LongliveYou
Still wake up and the only thing thru out my day is you . Forever with me i love yoouuuu! Until we met again.
I aint forgot about you ❤️❤️ Forever us