Doris Jean Bowen, age 69 of Tomahawk, passed away Monday, July 1, 2013 at the Cornerstone Hospital in Huntington, WV. Born June 12, 1944 in Martin County to the late Jonah and Nellie Fluty Howell. In addition to her parents Doris is preceded in death by her husband, Denver Bowen; one brother, Jonah Howell and one sister, Louise Fletcher. She is survived by two sons, Timmy and Tammy Bowen of Tomahawk and Freddy and Sarilda Bowen of Warfield; one daughter, Tammy & Leslie McGinnis of Tomahawk; three brothers, James Howell of Inez, Floyd Howell of Pilgrim and Jimmy Howell of Inez; five sisters, Judy Jude, Vistie Fletcher and Faye Jude of Pilgrim, Connie Howell of Warfield and Becky Jude of Inez. Seventeen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be 1PM Thursday, July 4, 2013 at the Davisport Freewill Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Bowens Cemetery at Tomahawk. Willie Goble, Isaac Rowland, and Luther Fletcher will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-10PM Tuesday, all day Wednesday, and after 11AM at the church on Thursday. Funeral arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.
Doris Jean Bowen Obituary provided by Phelps and Son Funeral Home
