Bill Bowen

Born in Humboldt, Tennessee on August 13, 1937

Departed on May 5, 2018 and resided in Franklin, Tennessee

Bill Bowen- Age 80, May 5, 2018.

Preceded in death by his brother, Clarence B. Bowen, Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Bowen; children, Sharon Fleming (Craig), Tammie Owen (Dane), Chris Bowen (Jennifer) and Steven Bowen (Lauren); grandchildren, Julie Cate (Matthew), Brooke Pilot (Brandon), Virginia Fleming, Andrew Fleming, Stockton Owen, Brock Owen, Blake Owen, Taylor Anne Owen, Cody Hux, Gray Bowen, John Brock Bowen, Samuel Bowen, Cecilia Bowen; great-grandchildren, Parker Cate, Emmaline Cate and Bowen Pilot.

Bill grew up in Bon Aqua, TN where he graduated from Hickman County High School. He attended Freed Hardeman College where he played basketball and baseball. After college, he married Patricia Foriest whom he faithfully loved for 57 ½ wonderful years. He enlisted in the Air Force and served his country for eight years. Bill was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ where he served faithfully through teaching, benevolence and many other ministries. He was larger than life physically and spiritually. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him. We have peace knowing he is in Heaven rejoicing with the Angels.

Visitation will be from 12:30-2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 in the chapel at Hillsboro Church of Christ, 5800 Hillsboro Pk. Nashville. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the church.