Eric Austin Bowman, 96 of Greenville passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Elizabeth Bowman, son, Tommy Bowman, parents, Grady and Lennie Sue Bowman and brother, James Bowman.

He is survived by his daughters, Kay Plant and Ann Findley (Mike), daughter-in-law, Kaye Bowman, sister, Fayelen Cartwright, grandchildren, Paul Findley (Hilda), Kris Findley (Amy), Josh Findley (Nikki), Robert Findley (Haley), Will Bowman (Jessica) and Kyle Plant, as well as great-grandchildren, Sofia Findley, Davis Findley, Elena Findley, Isabella Findley, Claire Findley, Ellie Findley, Austin Bowman and Jill Bowman.

Eric was a long-time member of Southside Baptist Church. He had worked as a manager at Skinners Furniture for over 40 years and in his leisure time he loved fishing.

Private family services will be held.

In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made to a charity of your choice.