Grady H. Bowers 68 of 650 Houston Road Prosperity died February 15 2009 at his residence.He was born on October 30 1940 the son of the late George Houston and Vera Garrett Bowers. He was retired from Whitaker Floor Covering after 42 years of service and was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church.He is survived by his wife Beverly Lake Bowers of Prosperity; two sons and a daughter in law Gregg Bowers of Newberry and Mickey and Angela Bowers of Prosperity a sister Narvice Painter of Sumter; three grandchildren Shane Bowers Bridgett B. Derrick and Jennifer B. Ward; two step-grandchildren Clayton Epting and C.C. Epting and three great-grandchildren Taylor Derrick Bailey Derrick and Landen Ward. He was predeceased by his son Grady Michael "Mike" Bowers. Funeral services were conducted at 3:00 PM Tuesday at St. Luke's Lutheran Church by the Rev. Ronald Smith. Interment was in Newberry Memorial Gardens.The family did receive friends from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday at Whitaker Funeral Home in Newberry. Active pallbearers were Rhett Fellers John Paul Whitaker Edward Boozer Ralph Bedenbaugh Tony Boozer Scott Thomas and Danny Yarborough.The family suggests memorials be made to the Fellowship Fund of St. Luke's Lutheran Church 4056 St. Luke's Church Road Prosperity SC 29127 or a charity of one's choice.Messages to the family may be sent via email to notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com Whitaker Funeral Home Newberry is assisting the family.