Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 (edited) It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce that Charlie Bowdre (Preston Sweeney) headed to the last Round-Up this morning. Charlie brought Cowboy Action Shooting to Tennessee and founded The Wartrace Regulators, Tennessee's first SASS Club. He got quite a few of us started in this sport and helped guide us to where we are. It's been a few years since Charlie was able to compete due to health issues and I'm sure he is in a better place now. No arrangements have been made yet. Note: link to Obituary, https://www.woodfinchapel.com/obituary/marshall-sweeney Randy Edited January 2 by Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Picture 4 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Sorry to hear. Remember him from shooting at Rabbit Ridge couple decades ago. Very nice gentleman. May God comfort family and friends. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tn Tombstone Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 RIP Charlie Bowdre, he was a driving force in SASS and our area. He will be missed by all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringer Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 So sorry to hear this. Praying for the family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawMan Mark, SASS #57095L Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Very sad news. Deepest condolences and prayers offered to the family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackrabbit Joe #414 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Thats sad news. May he RIP. Thoughts & prayers out for family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Payne Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Sorry to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangler Bob Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Prayers to his family and friends. R.I.P. Charlie Bowdre, see ya' on the range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 RIP Charlie, sincere condolences to his friends and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Charlie Bowdre was a friend and mentor to me. He was a benefactor to the Wartrace club where he was the founder, leader, Territorial Governor, and driving force behind what has become a model for SASS ranges and events. He had imagination!! On a personal level, he mentored me and others. He chose me as one of those he traveled to big events with! He opened doors for me when I decided to become a vendor in SASS and encouraged me to get out and go! He even bought, wore, and recommended my products. Bottom line! He was my friend! My sincerest condolences to Sassy Laura and the rest of the family. Me ‘n’ Schoolmarm are going to miss him!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc roy l. pain Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 RIP Charlie. Prayers to his friends and family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 RIP Charlie, condolences to his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Henry, SASS #53503L Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. RIP cowboy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 RIP, my friend Imis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Creek Jack Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Sure hate to hear this, God bless and comfort his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 He was a great guy and will be missed. Prayers for the family & friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAMAKID Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Charlie was one of my best friends We got into SASS about the same time many years ago. Sincerest condolences to Sassy Laure and family. RIP Charlie you will be missed by all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yazoo City Gal Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Charlie was the one of the first to welcome me to the Wartrace Regulators beautiful range. His smile in the picture is the smile I remember seeing every time our paths crossed at the club over the years. RIP sweet Charlie. Thoughts and prayers for the family. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe West Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 So sorry to hear this. He was a great friend and great cowboy. A lot of good was brought to this world because him. He will be sorely missed. My prayers for the comfort of his family 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT. ELI 35882 GUNFIGHTER Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 First shot with him in 2001 I believe, he invited me to his range in Wartrace and I have attended ever since. Heck of a nice guy, have missed seeing him the past few years. Glad to have called him my friend. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted December 31, 2022 Author Share Posted December 31, 2022 I got this in an email from Whiskey Hayes. Cowgirls and Cowboys Services will be held at Woodfin Funeral Home in Murfreesboro, TN on January 5th. Visitation is from 1 pm till 4 pm with funeral service following visitation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Harley,SASS#34953 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Last Kiss and I are very sorry to hear this. On our first visit to Warrace in 2004, he welcomed us like old friends that he had always known. Fast Harley. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stump Water Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Sad news. Our first time at Wartrace was also in 2004. As Harley said, he welcomed us like old friends. And he came around to check on us a couple of times during the match. Then possed with him and Will Reilly at EoT in 2005. Good man. RIP Charlie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 For those of you who wish to attend the visitation and/or memorial service, cowboy dress is approved and appropriate. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted January 2 Author Share Posted January 2 Here is a link to the Obituary; https://www.woodfinchapel.com/obituary/marshall-sweeney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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