Mr. Steven Ray Bowman, age 50, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016, at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2016, at the Roland Cemetery in Dixon Springs, IL. There will be no visitation. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery. Steven was a member of the Teamsters Union and the Night Moves Dance Club. He was of the Church of Christ faith. Steven is survived by his mother, Joyce (Hemphill) Slankard; daughters, Alyssa Conklin and husband Edward and Brianne Paetsch and husband Nick; sister, Patricia Dodson and husband Jerry; sister-in-law, Jean Bowman; brothers, Richard Lee Neeley and companion Jerri Dawn, Shawn Slankard and companion Bridget and Randall Slankard; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Bowman; stepfather, Richard Slankard; sister, Shirl Ann Bowman; and brother, Charles Greg Bowman. Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home in Metropolis is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made the American Diabetes Association 425 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 62017. Online condolences may be left at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com.