Robert W. "Trouble" Bowers, Jr, 58, of Watertown died April 11 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Gretta (Palmer) Bowers to whom he was married for 21 years. He was born in Bridgeport, July 8, 1958, son of Robert W. Bowers, Sr, of Newtown and the late Joan (Olson) Bowers.

Mr Bowers was raised and educated in Newtown and had lived in Texas and Ledyard prior to moving to Watertown in 2003. A truck driver/mechanic by trade, he had a great love for Mack trucks. He restored antique Macks and was a member of the Antique Truck Club of America, Connecticut Yankee Chapter. He also enjoyed showing his vintage Mustangs and was a member of the Brass City Cruisers, the Minute Men Riders, and the VFW Men's Auxiliary Post 7330 in Oakville.

Besides his wife and father, a son, Robert H. Bowers of Bristol; a daughter, Heather Hendrickson of Willimantic; two sisters, Deborah Kliegl of Amherst, Mass., and Dawn Bowers of Windsor; three grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews survive him.

Funeral services will be Friday, April 21, at 6 pm, at Hickcox Funeral Home, 195 Main Street, Watertown. Visitation will precede the services from 4 to 6 pm. Burial is private and at the convenience of the family.

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