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Alvin Francis Bowyer

December 31, 1945 — February 23, 2022

Alvin Bowyer, 76 passed away on February 23, 2022 after a three year battle with cancer.

Al was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 31, 1945 to parents Alvin F Bowyer and Rebecca Jordan. His parents and older sister Elizabeth Karcher preceded him in death.

He graduated from St. Joseph's Prep in 1963 and continued his academic studies at St. Joseph's University where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics in 1967.

After graduating, he began his career with IBM and moved to Washington DC area. Shortly after relocating to Maryland, he married the love of his life, Carol Eileen Mitchell.  They had two children Kimberly Ann (Brent Palmer) and Joseph Alexander (Alison Purvis).

Al had a multitude of positions during his 26 year career with IBM.  He worked with Goddard on the Space Program, the US Navy, managed the call center and was a systems engineer manager.  He retired from IBM in 1993.

This is when he embarked on his second career with Ameriprise as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP).  He loved working with his clients and helping them reach their financial goals whether it was college tuition for their children or retirement planning.

In 2002 he "officially" retired and moved to Aiken, SC.  He and Carol bought a home on a golf course so he could play golf as often as possible and they joined the community bowling league.  He loved his community and began selling real estate to help people find homes that met their needs.

Al enjoyed volunteering in his new community.  He was on the Board of Directors for the Children's Advocacy Center and assisted in the planning and construction of their new facility.  He also volunteered with the Cancer Society for the Cancer Walks, Survivor Dinners and fundraising breakfasts.

In 2017, he and Carol moved to Lancaster, SC to be closer to their family.  He loved the Charlotte area and his new community.

Al is survived by his wife of 54 years - Carol, his children - Kim and Joe, his grandchildren - Shayna, Mitch, Dylan, Jake and Kaelyn and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral mass will be held on Monday, March 21, 2022 at 12:00 pm at Our Lady of Grace Church.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the

Levine Children's Cancer Center, 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203

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Monday, March 21, 2022

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