John Bowman, 48, of Jacksonville, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 10, 1973, in Jacksonville, the son of Dave Bowman and Janice West Mullet. He married Brandi Harr on June 8, 2002, in Greenfield, and she survives. He is also survived by his father, Dave (Alice) Bowman of New Berlin; his mother, Janice Mullet of Jacksonville; two children, Collin Bowman (companion, Jenna Tweedy) and Isabella Bowman, all of Jacksonville; one granddaughter, Aaliyah; two brothers, Doug West and Joseph Ramano, both of Jacksonville; and one sister, Amanda Ramano (companion, Curtis) of Peoria. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Donna and Henry Wright; and his father-in-law, Rex Harr. John was a graduate of Jacksonville High School. He previously had worked for National Rent-to-Own in Jacksonville and currently for Goodman Heating and Air in Springfield. He was a major Steelers Fan and enjoyed family time and spending time with friends. He especially loved helping others and had a joy of cooking. A visitation will be held 4-6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville. The family will host a Celebration of Life 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at Jacksonville AMVETS Post #100. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to a scholarship fund for Isabella Bowman in care of Isabella Bowman. Condolences may be sent online at buchanancody.com. Visitation Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel Friday, January 14, 2022 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM 1100 Lincoln Ave. Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 Celebration of Life AMVETS POST #100 Saturday, January 15, 2022 4:00 PM 210 East Court Street Jacksonville, IL 62650