Isaac Whitfield Bowyer, 86, passed peacefully at home on Friday, April 11, 2025. Isaac was born in Bedford County in June 1938 to the late John Henry Bowyer and Mabel Francis Taylor Bowyer. He grew up in a humble home with four siblings; James, John, Mary, and Joyce. He attended Thaxton Elementary then Montvale High School until 8th grade when it became necessary for him to join his dad lumbering pulpwood in support of the family. In 1962, he was drafted to serve in the US Army. He was stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado in the 5th Division, 4th Squadron, 12th Cavalry, Rank: Specialist 4th class where he proudly drove a helicopter refueling tanker. He returned to Bedford in 1964 and was employed as a projectionist at the Bedford Drive In, where he met and courted his future wife, Linda. They were married in 1973 and resided in Bedford, where they lived the rest of their lives dedicated to one another. They welcomed their only child, a son, Marvin “Keith” in 1974. Isaac later worked at Rubatex and then retired from Sam Moore. He was ordained and a faithful member of the Bedford Cowboy Church and Center Point United Methodist Church. He loved the Lord, fishing, his family, playing string instruments of the bluegrass variety, Alan Jackson, and the Beverly Hillbillies, “Well Doggies!”. He enjoyed working with his hands and repaired small engines in his retirement. He was a devoted husband and longed to be reunited in Heaven with his loving wife, Linda, since her passing in May 2020. He is survived by his Shug (son) Keith, Hun (daughter-in-law) Cheri, Lil’ Man (grandson) Andrew, Little Buddy (grandson) Kody. Also, cousins, nieces, and nephews. The family would like to extend special thanks to the VA Home Based Care Program; Kim C, Tracey D, and team. Also, to Gentle Shepherd Hospice; specifically, Penny S. and Pam H. for the love and care they fostered in such a short time. No services will be held. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.