Danny Ray Bowie was born February 7, 1957 to Christine Bowie and Sammie Parker in Oklahoma City. Danny was a good child. He attended Green Pastures and Star Spencer High School, where he was active in many sports and activites. After graduation, he joined the Army as a M.P. Danny Ray accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age, and kept him close to his heart at all times. One of the memories that several family members shared were special times when he would pray with them over the phone. He was pastor of several churches. For the Love of God in Spencer and one in Hugo, Oklahoma. He later married Rochelle Clayton and from that union there were five beautiful children born; Dontae, Christine, Eric, Zachary and Anthony. Danny Ray was also formally married to Joyce; there were no children from this union. Danny was a cement finisher and owned his own business for many, many years. He later traveled to Denver, Colorado, where he made numerous friends. Danny loved to fish and hunt and spent many a day trying to out fish his friends and brother, Danny Scott. Danny was truly a bessing. And if you were lucky enough to have him for your friend, you were truly blessed also. One son preceded Danny Ray in death, Danny Bowie Jr. Danny Ray Sr. had eight sisters and three brothers. He is preceded in death by: step-father: R.C. Wright; father: Sammie Parker Sr.; brothers: Sammie Parker Jr., Vernon Parker and Frank Smith. Danny Ray leaves to cherish his memory: his mother: Christine Wright; his children: Dontae, Christine, Eric, Zachary and Anthony; grandchildren: Jada and Jaylen; best friend and brother: Danny Scott, Maurice "Pops" Wright(Jackie), Alfonzo Wright(Barbara), Mattie Bell Wright (Curtis); Ann Elois Wright, Kenny Parker; Anthony Parker; Lora Berdine; Marilyn Bratcher; Jerrie Griffin; Gloria Scott; Janice Parker; Lajunda Scott; Cynthia Cleveland, Minnie Parker and Uncle E.J. Bowie. Also left to cherish his memories are a host of other family members and friends.