James Lee Bowyer, 41, died Monday, June 25.

James was born Dec. 30, 1976, to Clarence and Susan Bowyer. He graduated from Hopkins High School in 1995, playing football for the Vikings. From there he studied Accounting at Davenport University.

He was employed at Sears Auto Center from 1996 to 2007 as manager and then was plant manager at LKQ Pick Your Part from 2007 to 2018.

James was preceded in death by his beloved brother, Jason Craig.
Along with his parents, he will be missed by his son, Jamesen; his sister Marie (Hoyt) Higgs; brother Michael; grandmother, Avis Geren, former spouse, Kim; and girlfriend, Heidi Chappell-Belka who saw him through his darkest days, as well as her sons, Trent and Ty; many uncles, aunts and cousins, especially Michael Grabau, his partner in crime; and many friends.

James will be cremated. His Celebration of Life will be held at Vann’s Valley Event Center, 1069 126th St. Shelbyville,