Richard Owen Bowles, 61, of Yawkey died Friday, June 6, 2008 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, of an apparent heart attack.
He was born May 21, 1947 at West Hamlin to the late Roscoe & Jewel Owen. He was preceded in death in death by “Dad” Doss and “Mom” Bessie Bowles; half-brother, Kenny Owen and half-sister, Sharon Owen.
He was an Vietnam Army Veteran and was currently employed by Walmart at South Ridge. He was a former insulator with Union Carbide Construction, was a Christian and member of Joe’s Creek Baptist Church at Tango.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years: Melinda
Daughter: Tonia Stephens & husband, Terry of Yawkey
Son: Michael at home
3 Brothers:
Larry Owen of Alum Creek
David Napier of Huntington &
Terry Owen of Institute
Sister: Gerri of Oregon
Half-sisters:
Debbie of St. Albans
Phyllis Smith of Sumerco
Cheri, Cheryl and Janie all of Indiana
2 Granddaughters: Faith & Sarah
The funeral will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial with military graveside rites by tha Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768 will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may gather from 6 to 8 Tuesday evening at the funeral home.