Paul Edgar Bowman, 78, of Nova died on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the Laurels of New London. Born in Cleveland on October 25, 1941, he was the son of the late George Bowman and Doris (nee Kenyon) Yeager. Paul was a 1960 Wellington High School graduate and had lived in Wellington, Rochester and Nova most of his life.

Paul worked for Ohio Edison Energy and was an LMRE Trustee. He was also an active member of Rochester United Methodist Church. Paul served as a Scout Master with the Rochester Troop for several years, earning the Silver Beaver, the highest award an adult leader can earn, and traveled to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico with his troop. He enjoyed collecting toy tractors and worked on lawn mowers and other small engines. Paul also served as chairman for the Troy Twp. wastewater district.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Betty (nee Dalgleish) Bowman; children, Edward Blake Bowman of Bucyrus and Timothy Paul  (Suzanne) Bowman of Wellington, and granddaughter, Camille; he was preceded in death by his sister, Lois and brother, Clifford.

Family and friends will be received on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, 370 S. Main Street, Wellington, at 1pm until the time of service beginning at 3 pm with Rev. Jim Ellis officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Rochester United Methodist Church, 201 State Street, Wellington, 44090.