P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR71655

Charles Kenneth Bowden
April 15, 1936 - August 21, 2014

Charles Kenneth Bowden

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Charles Kenneth Bowden, age 78 of the Prairie Grove community, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2014 at his home. He was born April 15, 1936 in Drew County, AR to the late Howard Bowden and Mary Frances Howell Bowden.

He worked for the Soil Conservation Service, was a pulpwood subcontractor and farmer. Mr. Bowden was a member of Ladelle Baptist Church and served in the United States Army National Guard. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Downey Bowden and brother-in-laws, Rev. Jack Ferguson and Willard Clampit.

Survivors include his wife, Cavie Joiner Bowden of Prairie Grove Community; two daughters, Angie Sowell and husband Tommy of Prairie Grove Community and Amy Bowden and husband Kenny of Hamburg; one brother, Clifford Bowden of Goose Hollow; two sisters, Geneva Clampit and Ruth Ferguson both of Monticello; five grandchildren, Keith Sowell and wife Sarah, Kelly Myers and husband Grant, Taylor Wells, Shanie Wells and Bodie Bowden; one great-grandson, Peyton Myers; and numerous other relatives and friends.

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Visitation
Saturday, August 23, 2014
from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71657
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Service
Gathering of Friends & Family
Sunday, August 24, 2014
at 4:00 PM
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71657
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Interment
Prairie Grove Cemetery
Prairie Rd.
Monticello, AR  71655
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Memorial Contributions
Prairie Grove Cemetery Assoc.
905 Goose Hollow Rd
c/o Kim Bowden
Fountain Hill, AR  71642

Condolences(20)

  1. Anita McCrary
    Sorry just heard about Mr. Kenneth death. Mrs. Cavie and family sorry to hear of your loss of your husband father and grandfather. I only knew him for a short time when I worked in the dc cafeteria but he was a nice gentleman. Prayers to you and the family. Anita
  2. Charles Adams
    Cavie, so sorry to hear about the death of your husband . Will be thinking of you and praying for you and your family.
  3. Glennis Holland
    Amy, and Family,
    I am so sorry to hear of your Dad Passing! BUT Believe me ,One day soon you will get to see him and get to Stroll the Golden Streets in Heaven Hand in Hand!
    In Christian Love,
    Glennis and Davis Holland
  4. wanda pace
    So sorry for your loss.
  5. James Nelms
    So sorry
  6. Jade West Ross
    I am so sorry to hear about Mr Kenneth! I can't help but think of him when I think of my days at Drew Central. He looked out for me & was always sneaking me treats in the cafeteria :) He was such a sweet man & will be missed. Praying for you all!
  7. Cheri Rash (Simpson)
    I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words to express or console you during this time. We will be praying for all the family. Much love to you all. Cheri Rash
  8. Donna Raney
    Angie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You can take comfort that he is now in Heaven and there is no more pain he will have to go through. I wjll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
  9. wayne graves
    sorry for your loss
  10. Pam White Blount
    My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you at this time. May God's blessings and presence comfort and embrace you at this time.

    Pam
  11. Karen Pirtle Moellenberndt
    I remember Mr. Kenneth Bowden...Praying that God will comfort the family and friends at this time. Angie may God bless you and Amy and your families and comfort you as well.
  12. linda funderburg
    mycondolence to the family

  13. Florence Bittle
    Ms Cavie,
    I was saddened to hear about Mr. Kenneth. I pray you will have peace during this time.
    Love
    Florence
  14. Florence Bittle
    Ms Cavie,
    I was saddened to hear about Mr. Kenneth. I pray you will have peace during this time.
    Love
    Florence
  15. Bonnie Cruce
    I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
  16. Mary King
    I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Bowden's passing. His loss is, I know, devastating to his family and it is also a great loss to the community. Ms. Cavie, Angie and Amy, my deepest condolences.
  17. Courtney Bird-Perritt
    It saddens me to know that he is gone. Know that my family and I are praying for y'all. I know he is in Heaven, rejoicing with our Lord and savior. I know my Granddad and Uncle Willard were happy to see him. Love you all. Praying for comfort and peace during this time and thw days to come.
  18. James & Mary Lasiter
    We are so sorry to hear of Kelleth's passing. I met him when I worked for Soil Conservation many years ago. RIP
  19. Renee
    Amy so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.
  20. Jeremy Sparks
    You are in my prayers during this difficult time.
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