Timothy Pernell

Bowdry, Sr

Timothy Pernell Bowdry Sr. departed this life on November 9, 2025, in Hemet, California. He was born in Grenada, Mississippi, to Minnie Mae Ford-Bowdry and Walter (Red) Bowdry Sr. In their union he was eldest of 3.

Timothy was a proud member of the Grenada High School Class of 1984. He was a gifted athlete who excelled in baseball and basketball during his youth. In high school, his talent and determination on the football field earned him a scholarship to Holmes Community College in Goodman, Mississippi. He later continued his studies at Compton Community College in Compton, California.

He was known for being funny, outgoing, and full of life. Timothy loved his family deeply, and his family loved him just as much. His children were the center of his world. His sense of humor and warm spirit made him unforgettable. He touched many lives during his years employed with the Compton Unified School District. As well as the life of anyone he has encountered.

Timothy was preceded in death by his father, Walter Bowdry Sr.; his mother, Minnie Mae Bowdry; and his sister, Sufronia Bowdry.

He Leaves to Cherish His Memory in union with Cynthia (Wilson) Bowdry: His sons Timothy Pernell Bowdry Jr. of Grenada, MS/ Baltimore, MD, Rakeem Rashad Bowdry of Grenada, MS / Baltimore, MD, Ja'Vacea Travez Bowdry of Grenada, MS, his daughter Sharnell Moesha Bowdry (Marvin) Grenada, Ms, Ja'Vacea Travez Bowdry (Chelsea) Grenada, Ms of Grenada, MS. He also leaves behind his daughter, Timyyah Arnell Bowdry of Los Angeles, California. A Grandchild, Emory Amir Bowdry of Baltimore, Maryland. His surviving wife, Latasha Hannah Bowdry of Hemet, California. Her daughters, Stephanie Oree and Kristina Watson of Florida. As well as her sons, Thomas Hannah of Florida and Claude Watson of California. He also leaves behind a bonus son, Kunyae Pittman of Grenada, MS. His brothers: Walter "Scudder" Bowdry (Chalzy) of Grenada, MS. Tony Hayward of Los Angeles, CA, Don Willis of Detroit Michigan. His sister Mashell Willis of Detroit Michigan.

As well as some special cousins Brett (Teresa) Egland and the entire Bowdry family of California & Gwen Washington of Grenada, Ms, and a host of special in laws, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.