Rene S. Bowers Sr.

Rene S. Bowers, Sr. passed away quietly at his Belle Chasse home on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at the age of 97. Beloved husband of the late Ruby Willbanks Bowers. Father of Jane Bowers Mahon (the late, Joseph Mahon, Sr.), Rene S. Bowers, Jr. (Linda), Dean Bowers, Sr. (Eugena), Sylve Bowers Tvrdeic (Roko), Diane Bowers Chedville ( Kevin) and Curtis Bowers ( Eva). Son of the late Andrew J. Bowers and Olivia Rigaud Bowers. Stepson of the late, Mercedes Bowers. Brother of Emile Bowers, the late Odette “Detsy” Bowers Prest, the late Hansel Bowers, Sr. and the late Lucy Bowers David. Grandfather of Tricia Wilson, Shane Mahon, Nicole Willis, Desiree Pearce, Janna Ladner, Joseph Mahon, Jr., Lizanne Woods, Chris Bowers, Dean Bowers, Jr., the late Tammy Bowers, Julie Bowers, Dominica Tvrdeic Galloway, Roko Tvrdeic, Jr., Nicholas Chedville, Simon Bowers, and Andrew Bowers. He is also survived by 25 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends. He was born in Happy Jack, LA on March 24, 1923, and was a resident of Empire until August of 2005 then residing in Belle Chasse in the last 15 years. He severed in the U.S. Army as a Platoon Sergeant during WWII from June 1942 to October 1945. With many combat battles in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe, where he was wounded twice during these campaigns. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. A Private family Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2020 followed by a Memorial Service held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to OLPH Catholic Church, Belle Chasse, Any Veteran Association, or American Heart Association. Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA. in charge of arrangements.