Raymond E. Bowyer, 71, of Canfield, died at 12:45AM Friday November 16, 2012 at Hospice of The Valley Hospice House in Poland, Ohio.

He was born March 2, 1941 in Youngstown the son of Worthy and Ruth Jackson Bowyer Sr.

Ray attended Youngstown Rayen High School and was employed for 45 years as an operating engineer for local 66 retiring in 2000. He was a member of Eagle's Lodge 3298 in Austintown, enjoyed NASCAR and attended their races. He also enjoyed dirt track racing, a supporter of Buccella racing, and traveling in his RV.

He was a United States Army veteran of the 82'nd Airborne having served in Germany. After his military service Raymond received his High School GED.

He will be deeply missed by his loving companion of 42 years, Carol Palmer, a brother Rodney Bowyer and his wife Mary Beth of Boardman, his beloved Aunt, Ruby Kuhn and her husband Bud, a sister in law, Delores Bowyer of The Villages Florida, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Worthy Bowyer Jr., and a sister Mary Jo Thomas.

Friends may call Sunday from 3 to 6PM at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.

Funeral Services including The Eagle's Lodge 3298 and Military Honors will be held at 6PM Sunday at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.

Burial will be in K of P Cemetery in Burnsville, West Virginia

Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Valley, 9803 Sharrott Road, Youngstown, Ohio 44514.