Dennis Bowers or as many knew him uncle D is proceeded in death by his wife of 25 years Dodie Bowers of Poteau and his parents Howard and June Bowers of Jerseyville Illinois. He was a vast lover of outdoors, especially the lake and having some bbq around. He was a man of many talents wood working and grilling was his best. Dennis was a retired truck driver with many years and miles of over the road and later did local runs.

Uncle D is survived by niece Carmen Futch of Poteau, Frank & Rhonda Johnson of Poteau, Raeanna & Robert Shoat of Poteau Leona Ward of Poteau and Leslie & Daniel Clark of Keota. He has a gang of nieces and nephews he enjoyed and loved dearly. He will be greatly missed by so many.

“Lord take my hand and lead me home.”

The Celebration of Life Graveside Services for Dennis will be held 10am – Saturday, April 25, 2026, Graveside at Reichert Cemetery in Reichert, Oklahoma with Reverend Frank Johnson officiating and burial to follow.

Online condolences can be made at www.holtfuneralandcremation.com

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The Family of Dennis “Uncle D” Bowers has entrusted his arrangements to Holt Funeral and Cremation, 522 Dewey Ave Poteau, OK 74953, (918) 721-0026. Poteau’s Only 100% Locally Owned and Family Operated Funeral Home – Our Family, Loving Your Family Through

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