Obituary of Henry Bowen

Mr. Henry E. Bowen passed away Monday, July 31, 2012 at the age of 92. He was born in Wilson, N.C. but lived most of his life in Jacksonville , Florida and for the last 10 years he lived at the beaches. Mr. Bowen was a WWII Veteran serving in the Army as a Sergeant, Field Artillery from North Africa through Sicily, Italy, Southern France and Germany. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart and EAMET campaign medal with 7 Bronze Service Stars. He retired as a Greyhound bus driver after 34 years of service. He was a long time member of the First Baptist Church downtown. Mr. Bowen was preceded in death by Irene his loving wife of 49 years. He is survived by his siblings Mac Bowen (Judy) of Clayton, N.C., Gene Bowen(Betsy) of Morehead City, N.C., Ella Lomastro of Chicago, Ill., Barbara Nell Renfrow of Wilson, N.C., three children; Henry K. Bowen, Gerald Bowen of Gastonia, N.C. and Audrey Richie Lackie(Raymond) five grandchildren; Stephanie B. Earnhardt(Joe), Scott Bowen, Erica Richie, Jonathan Richie, Christine Bowen of Gastonia, N.C., great grandchild: David Alexander Earnhardt.

He will e remembered by all as an honorable, loving man of God that was devoted to his family.