David Bowie

David Ester Bowie, 83, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 9:16 a.m., at Conway Regional Medical Center. Many knew him fondly as Pops and Papa.

Born on February 13, 1942, in Enola, Arkansas, David was the son of Elihue Daniel “Tater” and Marie (Weaver) Bowie. He was a Christian, a 32nd Degree Master Mason (Romance Lodge #481), and a Noble of the Scimitar Shriners. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War Era.

David is survived by his wife of over 65 years, Kaye (Honeycutt); daughter, Kimberly (Joe) Lamb; daughter, Teresa Turney; son, David “Doobie” (Melissa) Bowie; daughter, Bonnie (Charlie) Malone; son, Michael (Liz) Bowie; and bonus son, Dennis (Debbie) Weaver.

He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, Randel (Shannon) Green, Hannah McKee, Haley McKee, Jessica Baker, Davy (Josh) Thornton, Dustin Bowie, Ashley Miller, Jennifer (Lewis) Rogers, Cody (Taylor) Gross, Drew Smith, Dakota (Alexis) Bowie, Zak Bowie, Samantha Bowie, Chris (Abby) Weaver; 20 great grandchildren, and his beloved fur babies, Shelby and Tootie.

Additionally, David is survived by his brother, Dwight Bowie (Lake Village, Indiana), and sister: Bonnie Underwood (Crown Point, Indiana), as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents, brother, Dale Bowie, and sister, Rency Marie Bowie.

Raised in Enola until age 13, David later moved to Tennessee and then to Crown Point, Indiana. He made a name for himself in the Chicago-area music scene as a talented musician and songwriter with a powerhouse voice. He performed alongside some of the greats from the 1960s to the 1980s. He returned to his home state of Arkansas in 1974, settling in Conway.

David will be remembered for his extraordinary musical talents, an inheritance shared with his children and grandchildren, his charismatic and outgoing personality, and his desire to be a friend to everyone.

Due to the current weather predictions this weekend Davids services will be rescheduled until a later date.

The family extends special thanks to Pafford Emergency Medical Services and Conway Regional Medical Center Emergency Department for their compassionate care.