Scott Wayne Bowman, age 70, of Rolla, formerly of Dixon, was born on February 5, 1955, at Troy, Missouri, a son of Willard Merril and Freda L. (Cotton) Bowman and passed from this life on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in the Landmark Hospital, Columbia.

Scott worked for the Sheltered Workshop and helped with a cleaning service while living in Carrollton. He enjoyed tinkering with keys, going out to eat, listening to the music for the Dukes of Hazard and Leave It To Beaver as well as being involved with Choices for People.

Those left to mourn the passing of Scott include: his siblings, Leon Bowman, Gary Bowman and Kim Bowman, all of Dixon; nephews and nieces and other relatives and friends.

Scott was preceded in death by his father, Merril on April 10, 1993 and his mother, Freda on June 4, 2001; one sister, Bea Biddlingmeier and one niece, Amy Bowman Donaldson.

Visitation will be held for Scott from 12 noon until the time of his service at 1 p.m., all on Friday, January 16, 2026 in the Martin-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon with Theresa Lollis officiating.

Interment will be in the Dixon Cemetery under the direction of the Martin-Kloeppel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Dixon. Pallbearers for Scott will be Gage Wilson, Colton Bowman, Leon Bowman, Gary Bowman, Kim Bowman and Heath Bowman.

Memorials contributions are suggested by the family to Dixon Cemetery with envelopes available at the funeral home on the day of his service or c/o the Martin-Kloeppel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.O. Box GG, Dixon, MO  65459.