Alexander Gray Bowers

My beautiful, beautiful Alex was taken from our lives by a senseless and relentless drug. Our family asks that you realize that no one is immune to the epidemic of opioid and heroin addiction that encumbers our culture. We fought as hard as we knew how to help Alex, and our constant hope of his recovery dashed so senselessly is truly devastating. The day Alex died, we died along with him. We will miss him every day for the rest of our lives. The pain of his death is heartbreaking and intolerable. If someone you know is battling addiction; if your 'gut instinct' says something is wrong, it most likely is. "Don't believe the logical sounding reasons of where their money is going or why they act so different. Don't believe them when they say they're clean." Alexander Gray Bowers was born on the first day of summer, June 21, 1993 in Knoxville, TN. He spent his early years in Paducah, KY, Batesville, IN, and Tampla, FL. He played football, lacrosse, and wrestled before graduating middle school from Summit Country Day School in Cincinnati, OH. Alex loved graphic design and studied trendsetting at The High School of Fashion Industries, New York City. After returning to Knoxvill...[more]

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n 2010 he attended Pellissippi State eventually earning his phlebotomist license, in order to help with family business until joining Newell as a machine operator last October. Alex is survived by his mother, Karen Randles Bowers; brother and sister, Major and Bizzie Bowers; ever loving and believing grandparents, Roy & Nina Randles- no one tried harder or had more hope.Thank you, Jesus for them in his life; aunt and uncle, Jerry & Deidre Randles; special uncle, Brian Randles; cousins, Ryan & Emily Randles. Pallbearers- Major Bowers, Jerry Randles, Brian Randles, Ryan Randles, Nick Muratore, and Al Muratore Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel Reception of Friends June 9th, 2020 beginning at 6pm Funeral following at 7:30 In Lieu of flowers the family would like to bless The Mend House 308 Knox Rd Knoxville, TN 37918 My Beautiful, loving, old soul Alex May your spirit be restored and may you rest. I pray you can finally feel comfortable in your own skin. You were created purposely and beautifully and blessed this Earth with your presence. I guess we will resolve the five greatest songwriters when I see you in glory. Love Eternally, Mom, Bizzie & Major Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Bowers family and invites you to view and sign the online registry.