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J.R. Bowen, 88, of Campbellsville, KY, a son of the late James Herbert Bowen and Maude Lee Wade Bowen, was born November 20, 1930 in Taylor County, KY. He died at 6:00 P.M., Thursday, May 2, 2019 in Louisville.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mannsville United Methodist Church. He served his country honorably in the United States Army. J.R. was a retired dairy and tobacco farmer and an accomplished watermelon grower. J.R. served his church, country, and community with constant devotion and abiding love. He was a caring husband, loving father, and proud PaPaw. J.R. was a humble leader, trusted counselor, and a teacher to all who wished to learn. His friendship and testimony made a difference in the lives of many but most especially for his family. He is and continues to be a good and faithful servant of God.
He united in marriage to Bernice Mardis May 19, 1954.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Bernice Mardis Bowen of Campbellsville; 1 son & 1 daughter: Mike Bowen & wife April of Campbellsville, KY and Robin Bowen & husband Daniel Bucca of Alexandria, Virginia; 4 grandchildren: Clay Bowen of Campbellsville, Shelley Hamilton & husband Shawn of Cox’s Creek, Joseph Bucca & Emma Bucca of Alexandria, Virginia; 2 great-grandchildren: Blake Hamilton & Bailey Hamilton; 1 brother & one sister: Kenneth Bowen & wife Mildred, and Faye Vaughn & husband William of Campbellsville, KY; several nieces, nephews and many other relatives & friends
He was preceded in death by 2 brothers & 2 sisters: Hollis Earl Bowen, Lewis Bowen, Lucia “May” Rock & Catherine Johnson.
VISITATION: 4:00-8:00pmET on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00pmET on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. John Hall and Rev. Troy Elmore
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO MANNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
