Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30

Mr. Tito Rodrigues Bowman, 34, of 1321 Forest Park Terrace, Statesville, departed this life at his home on Thursday December 11, 2014. He was born in Iredell County on March 19, 1980, beloved son of Steven (Susan) Sharpe and Deborah (Tony) Gallmon.

Tito was full of life and was a people person who always had love for his wife and children, his immediate family, siblings, and people in general. He was caring and funny at times. He loved making people laugh. He enjoyed going to school and was a graduate 1999 of Mooresville Sr. High School. At the time of his death, he was employed by Carolina Beverage Group. He was married to Kimmeka Monique Clarke Bowman, who survives. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Hattie Moore and grandmothers, Dorothy Cobb and Frances Sharpe.

In addition to his wife, Kimmeka of the home, his father, Steven (Susan) Sharpe of Lancaster, PA., his mother, Deborah (Tony) Gallmon of Charlotte, he leaves to cherish the memory of his life, a son, Jordan Clarke; a daughter, Alishia Bowman; three brothers, Sammy Jackson and Curtis Gallmon both of Charlotte and Jauron James of Jacksonville, NC; four sisters, Toni Latisha Bowman of Charlotte; Matoka Reid of Statesville, Chelsea Sharpe and Jenna Sharpe, both of Lancaster, PA; the mother-in-law, Beverly Jean (Lenzell) Boddie of Troutman; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.

It seems so unreal that you are gone, when just the other day.

You walked and talked and laughed with us, then suddenly slipped away.

Your peaceful smile, your joyous laugh—how sweet the memory still

Your parting has left an aching void… this world will never fill