James Allen Bowman, 79, of NC HWY 211, West End died Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, December 27, 2008 at West End Cemetery. Mr. Bowman was born March 24, 1929 in Surry County to Garfield Bowman and Rader Burkhart Bowman. He was an Electrician. Preceding him in death was a brother; McKinley Bowman. Survivors include, brothers; Harvey Bowman of West End, Harlis Bowman of Candor, Mike Bowman of Seagrove and, Gilbert Bowman of Aberdeen, sisters; Marie Richardson of Aberdeen and Bessie Hines of Gilmer, TX. Arrangements are by Briggs-Candor Funeral Home in Candor. Online condolences may be made at www.briggsfuneralhome.com