Kenneth R. "Ken" Bowers Jr., age 66 of Morley, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at his home. He was born September 9, 1953 in Big Rapids, the son of Kenneth Sr. and Marian (Shepard) Bowers. He enjoyed planting trees and watching them grow. Ken liked all animals; especially dogs. He was a genuinely happy man who loved his nieces and nephews. Ken is survived by his mother, Marian Bowers; three siblings, James Bowers, Jennie (Mark) Derby, and Cynthia (Michael) Marrs all of Morley; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; two uncles, Richard Shepard of Grand Ledge and Lawrence (Judy) Shepard of Middleton; and his aunt, Margaret Shaw of Onaway. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Bowers Sr.; two brothers, Robert and William Bowers; grandparents, James and Jennie Bell (Bice) Bowers and Fred and Myrtle (Brown) Shepard; great-niece, Jennie Bell Lynn Bowers Roy; many aunts and uncles. Funeral services will take place 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 27, 2019 at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Pastor Roger Cooper officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on Friday at the Funeral Home. Ken will be laid to rest at Oakdale Cemetery in Hersey. Share a memory or leave a condolence for the family by clicking the guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Funeral Service Friday, September 27, 2019 2:00 PM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,MI 49307 Visitation Friday, September 27, 2019 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,Michigan 49307