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James Bowers Obituary

James (Jim) Lawrence Bowers MT. PLEASANT - James (Jim) Lawrence Bowers, 54, of Mount Pleasant passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Michelle Lollis Bowers; his son, Jamison Lee Bowers; his mother, Frances Bowers Geiter; and his grandchildren, Jaycee Cain Bowers and Jessa Maree Nowak. He was preceded in death by his father, Emory Lee Bowers; his brother, Brian Lee Bowers; and his daughter, Candice Bowers Nowak. Jim also leaves behind a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, one precious niece, and a large chosen family. Jim was born in West Palm Beach, FL, on December 5, 1965. He spent the majority of his youth in Elloree, SC, where he was a member of First Baptist Church. He graduated from Clarendon Hall and later earned a culinary degree from Johnson and Wales University. Jim was a true "Carolina" boy. He loved his Gamecocks and the water. He spent much his life wearing garnet and black on the lakes and shores of South Carolina. Jim's true passion was entertaining. Self-employed, "DJ Jim Bowers" loved music, broadcasting, and dancing. His dedication to connect generations and carry on the heritage of Beach Music and Shag is the stuff of which legends are made. His commitment to promote and teach the art of Shag took him everywhere from elementary school classrooms, to dance halls, to fishing piers. He was a member of the Association of Beach and Shag Club DJs, Charleston Shag Hall of Fame, South Carolina Shaggers Hall of Fame, and was most recently inducted into the National Living Legends of Dance. Jim made everyone around him feel special. He was loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A celebration of Jim's life will be held on Monday, February 3, 2020, 1pm at Summerville Country Club, 400 Country Club Blvd., Summerville, SC 29483. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Junior Shag Association by visiting juniorshaggers.com 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5, 6... Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 28 to Jan. 29, 2020.

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Vickey Van Frank

January 26, 2023

We still miss you Jim!!!! You will forever be in our hearts!!! Sending hugs Michelle and Jamison.

Vickey Van Frank

January 23, 2022

Vickey Van Frank

January 23, 2022

Vickey Van Frank

January 23, 2022

Vickey Van Frank

January 23, 2022

We still miss you Bowers!!! You´re still in our hearts!!

Pamela Hardin Galloway

February 18, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Great time with Jim, Michelle, Linda, and Vickey at Wilbur's!!

Vickey Van Frank

February 4, 2020

Jim's National Living Legends of Dance induction night!!

Vickey Van Frank

February 4, 2020

Jim's National Living Legends of Dance induction night!!! He was so excited!!

Vickey Van Frank

February 4, 2020

Vickey Van Frank

February 4, 2020

Jim, you will forever live in our hearts!!! You brought so much joy to all those that knew you!!!

Anna & Maarten Zonjee

February 3, 2020

Michelle and Jameson, We are very sorry for your loss. Jim will be missed by everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Maarten

He loved Life ! My heart aches!

Harriett Grady

February 3, 2020

Michelle My heart aches and my thoughts and prayers are with you and Jamison I am sorry I cannot be with you today , but I have to work until 2:30 I will keep you and your family in my heart and pray for your healing in the coming days, weeks, and months. Love you ! Harriett

Adeline Ferdon

February 2, 2020

Until we meet again,my friend; you will be greatly missed.
Love,
Adeline

Adeline Ferdon

February 2, 2020

Until we meet again,my friend; you will be greatly missed.
Love,
Adeline

Adeline Ferdon

February 2, 2020

We miss you.

Adeline Ferdon

February 2, 2020

Until we meet again,my friend; you will be greatly missed.
Love,
Adeline

Loved forever and missed by all.

Kandy and Clark

January 31, 2020

To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.

Vickey and Jeep Van Frank

January 30, 2020

Jim, you will forever live in mine and Jeep's hearts!!! WE will forever love you and cherish our friendship!!! You are a true LEGEND!!! We will miss your phone calls and spending time with you!!! Save me a dance!!! We will forever do whatever we can for Michelle, Jamison and Ms. Frances!!! We love them so much also!!!

Paula Bennett

January 30, 2020

Michelle, I am so shocked and saddened to hear of Jim's passing. We are praying for you and Jamison and your family for peace and healing during this difficult time. Our hearts break for you.

Carol Diamond

January 30, 2020

Michelle and family, again I am very sorry for your loss. Jim will be missed very much. During this very difficult time, I know it must bring you comfort to know how much people care.

Cathy Hyatt

January 30, 2020

Dear Michelle,
Thoughts & prayers are with you and your family as you go thru this most difficult time. I will miss JIM along with many , he never met a stranger. I've known Jim since our JB Pivots days when I was bartending & he was that DJ with the infectious laugh & great smile. This was so long ago that Jamison was that cute little toddler that I would chase around the club! Fun times for sure. I've worked with him at many events & places where we always cut up! He was truly a legend in the Shag world & will be missed by many that were blessed to have known him and called him a friend as I did. Our Gamecock conversations were many & always ended with We will get em next year! Thanks for the great memories that I will treasure & smile as I think of you my dear friend, RIP. Candace was waiting to hug her Dad as heaven gained another angel. Take care sweet girl. Let your memories make you smile & soon bring you peace.

January 30, 2020

Much love to you Michelle and to Jameson. My deepest sympathies.
Love, Miller

MIKE CULOTTA

January 30, 2020

JIM WAS A SPECIAL GIFT FROM GOD.MANY GREAT MEMORIES OF THIS MAN THAT CARED FOR EVERYONE & MADE US ALL FEEL SPECIAL.Prayers for Michelle, Madison & his family.Jim was a HALL OF FAME DJ BUT MOST OF ALL A HALL OF FAME HUMAN BEING.JIM YOU WILL NEVER BE FOR GOTTEN. LOVE SISSY & MYSELF.

Faye Neal

January 29, 2020

Michelle

Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jim was so special to my family for many years.

Faye Neal

JOHN MCGEE

January 29, 2020

"MR. MUSIC MAN" RIP

Lyn & Carol Frazier

January 29, 2020

Our sincere condolences to the Bowers family. We always had fun dancing to Jim's music at N. Myrtle and here in Charleston - a great DJ that will certainly be missed by all. How could he possibly dance in those flip flops?!

Karyn Allen

January 29, 2020

When I first relocated to Mt. Pleasant in 2011, I met Jim at a shag event. I kept coming and sitting alone. Jim would always say hello, thanks for coming. Finally, he said 'Karyn, why don't you ever dance?' And I responded because no one ever asked me. Jim let out his trademark laugh and said,'Karyn, this is the SHAG!!! YOU have to ask the men to dance!!!" With that, he grabbed my hand and introduced me to half a dozen guys and said- 'NOW!!! GO DANCE!!!' - His kindness quickly turned into a wonderful true friendship that included him traveling to Colorado to be the DJ at my son Matthews's wedding. Everyone commented on his great music, how he kept the floor going and his fun banter. When I moved to Georgia temporarily, I still traveled to see Jim and my shag family. He would always greet me with a hug, and tell me thank you for coming. Every time I saw him we would have to dance and he would throw me into a wicked triple spin, and at the end of the night, he would hug me, and say ' Thank you so much for coming and supporting me, I love you and I will see you next time". So Jim, sending you a hug, I love you and I will see you next time

Paul Gainey

January 29, 2020

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Trudie Harris

January 29, 2020

Our band always enjoyed playing gigs along with Jim DJ'ing......what a great guy.

Paula Dahlke

January 29, 2020

RIP Jim......will miss seeing your smiling face.....Shag on!!!!

Ray Scott

January 29, 2020

There are dj's that just push bottoms and there are dj's that are real entertainers. Jim Bowers was truly an entertaining dj. Jim was one of my favorite guys to work with and I will miss him dearly.
Charlene & I send our love and prayers to the Bowers Family.

Bobby MILLS

January 29, 2020

When Jim was playing, everybody played (he made sure all enjoyed themselves). He brought so many together--all became like a large family. We will miss Jim but no way we ever forget! This world is better because of him sharing his talents.

Nancy Deitch

January 29, 2020

Jim's obituary is BEAUTIFULLY written as it captures him in well chosen words. He left a legacy that will never fade. Praying for strength and peace for his family and MANY friends. Thank you, Jim, for enhancing my life and the lives of my children starting on the pier at Wild Dunes years ago.

Karen snd Steve Lollis

January 29, 2020

Michelle, I sure wish we could have gotten to know Jim! Reading all the tributes to honor him has given us a glimpse of what a fine and wonderful person he was! I know these tributes and comments will be a comfort as you read and reflect on so many memories! Just know we are hear for you and will to stay close as you navigate thru the coming months of adjusting to a new way of life. Jamison, your dad will always be close to you as you remember all the good and wonderful memories! We love you both! Love, Uncle Steve and Aunt Karen

Catherine Shuler

January 29, 2020

Sending my deepest sympathy in the loss of your love one. Jim, was a special friend and I will miss him dearly. May GOD be with each of you every day giving you comfort and enfolding you with his loving arms.

Bobby and Muriel Bellah

January 29, 2020

Always So Happy and Friendly!!!! A People Person that showed kindness to everyone!!!! You will be so missed!!!!! Thank you for being such a Good Friend to our son❤

Gwen Shuler

January 29, 2020

Michelle, Jamison, and Mrs. Frances, We send our love, thoughts and prayers to each of you. We are certainly going to miss Jim. He was always full of life and our #1 Beach DJ. In days to come just know you' In our prayers. Love and hugs forever!❤ Gwen and Howard Shuler

Susan & Buck

January 29, 2020

Jim "invited" everyone to the party and you knew it would be a fantastic time. He was open, kind, sincere, and made you feel special. He will be missed and we will think of him every time our feet hit the dance floor. Love ya, Man.

Julianne Holzel

January 29, 2020

Michelle, I am so sorry for your loss. I so loved being your neighbor in North Point and was always so happy to see Jim and that delightful personality. I will never forget how much fun I had dancing with him and how he would just walk by the dance floor at Ducks and start dancing with me although I was already dancing with someone else. He will be so missed by everyone.

Julie Kemp-Holzel

January 29, 2020

PRAYERS TO YOUR FAMILY

DEBI HUTTO
SUMMERVILLE SC

Joette Kizer

January 29, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was amazing. He will be missed by so many. He was a fantastic entertainer and loved people. God has welcomed this angel.

Jean Wilson

January 29, 2020

You are gone but will never be forgotten. We enjoyed you spinning your tunes at many many events and occasions. You were the BEST! No one will ever be as good in our eyes. We'll be praying for your wife and family as they have to adjust to a new life without you.
RIP JIM
Charlie and Jean Wilson, Walterboro, SC

Ellen and Carl Taylor

January 29, 2020

Jim, in all the years Carl and I have known you, you
remained that same happy, caring, loving person we first met. Your dedication to your family and friends was unwavering. We will miss you terribly and will never forget your love and loyalty to your friends and your support of the junior shaggers. The Shag Festival will not be the same without you. RIP!

Sylvia Mathis

January 29, 2020

Dear Michelle, Jamison and family,

I am so sad and sorry. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. We love Jim so much and you.

Love,
"Sylvia" Mathis

Jerry Lonon

January 29, 2020

My thoughts and prayers for the Bowers family.
Will miss you "Jim Bo"..

Stephen Bellah

January 28, 2020

Linda Joyce

January 28, 2020

I will always Love and Miss You! Until we meet again. Thank you for being you and making everyone around feel loved and respected. You were a People Person!

Love,

Linda & Jimmy

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