age 93 of Arnold, died peacefully on Aug. 22, 2023, in Callaway.

Junior was born June 28, 1930, to Charles Albert Sr and Della (Boyer) Blowers near Arnold, at the family home. He graduated from Arnold Public Schools in 1947 at the age of 16.

Charles Junior is survived by his wife Janet; his four children, Becky (Art) Ryan of Carl Junction, Missouri, Carolyn (Duane) Bowers, Chip (Kerri) Blowers, and Dan (Katie) Blowers all of Arnold; 14 grandchildren, Josh (Faith) Ryan of Edmond, Oklahoma, Esther (Ryan) Docter of Hershey, Adam Ryan of Joplin, Missouri, Rachel (Joseph) Warden of Fayette, Arkansas, Della (Lindy) Dailey, Derrick Bowers, Drew Bowers all of Arnold, Charlie (Corin) Blowers of Arnold, Brooke (Britt) McIntosh of Mullen, Cole, Carly, and Cache Gracey, Bree and Brody Blowers of Arnold; 11 great-grandchildren; and two siblings, Sharon (Duwane) Decker of Frankfort, South Dakota, and Diane (Leonard) Johnson of Council Bluffs, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Albert Sr. and Della Blowers; his daughter, Tami Blowers; brother, Herman Blowers and wife Betty; his father and mother-in-law, Eric and Alice Olson; brother-in-law, Ira (Bub) Olson and wife Mary Lou; sister-in-law, Jolene Olson, and brother-in-law, Lloyd Olson.

A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Baptist Church in Arnold with Pastor Irv Jennings officiating. Burial with Military Honors was held at the Tallin Cemetery south of Arnold.

Govier Brothers Mortuary/Arnold Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.govierbrothers.com