Shelby Keith Bowman, age 78, of Crossville, passed away on March 20, 2024. He was born April 16, 1945, in Crossville, the son of JK and Emogene Green Bowman. He was co-owner of Bowman Frame and Auto Body Shop with his son Rusty for many years before his retirement. He loved playing golf with his sons and was also a huge NASCAR fan. Shelby was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his wife: Patsy Bowman; sons: Greg Bowman (Amanda), Brent Bowman (Kathy), Rusty Bowman (Stephanie), and Nick Bowman, all of Crossville; brothers: Charles Bowman (Betty), Allen Bowman (Anita), and Ferlin Bowman (Rita), all of Crossville; sister: Judy Fern Hicks (Mitchell) of Crossville; and grandchildren: Gracie Bowman, Conner Bowman, Spencer Bowman, Tanner Bowman, and Harper Bowman.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son: Keith Bowman; grandson: Jordan Pugh; and brothers: Sterlin Bowman and Shirley Bowman.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Rinnie Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Rinnie Cemetery.

The family has respectfully asked that instead of flowers, donations be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.

Obituary by Hood Funeral Home in Crossville.