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Garnet Bowen Obituary

BOWEN Garnet L. Bowen Sr., age 85, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Veteran U.S Army. Preceded in death by wife of 57 years Geneva Bowen, parents Eli G. and Emma J. Bowen, son John W. Farris, one grandson and 12 brothers and sisters. Survived by children, Rhea (Tom) Whitten, Eli (Chris) Bowen, Emma (Mark) Vernon, Garnet Jr. (Sheila) Bowen, Stanley Bowen and Jennifer Bowen; grandchildren, Brad Maddox, Jodi Delgado, Amy Hegwood, Shelly Dewalt, Cindy Taylor, Jeremy Vernon, Jason Bowen, Sarah Vernon, Jamie Bowen, Stephanie Bowen, and Carey Bowen; 12 great- grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; numerous other family and friends. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Sunday 3-6 p.m., where service will be held 1 p.m. Monday. Rev. Tim Stout officiating. Interment Radcliff Cemetery. Flowers and online condolences may be sent at www.jerryspearsfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 18 to Oct. 20, 2012.

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Terry & Carmelita Boyer

October 22, 2012

Garnet Jr. You have our sincere condolences on the loss of your father.
You are in our prayers.

Alicia Henderson

October 22, 2012

Jennifer, Stanley and all the Bowen family. I was surprised to find out about your dad, know that Mike and I are very sorry for your loss. I know this is a terrible time for you, we do and always have loved your family.
Alicia and Mike Henderson

Garnet Bowen Jr.

October 22, 2012

Dad you are greatly missed. I'm giong to miss sitting by the fire at deer camp and hearing you tell storys of the old days.We will still go but it won't be the same without you.

Chris Bowen

October 20, 2012

Ten years ago I lost my Dad. This week I lost him all over again. I'll miss you Garnet and I love you.
Love Chris

Kimberly Pawlowski

October 20, 2012

Garnet's Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. He will be grately missed.

Kimberly, Michael, Helen, and Nicholas

October 20, 2012

We are keeping the family in our prayers at this very difficult time. God will wipe out every tear from your eyes.

Sincerely Rod Morris

EMMA VERNON

October 19, 2012

YOU ARE LOVED AND MISSED MORE THAN YOU EVER KNEW. YOU ARE AT PEACE NOW AND HAVE NO MORE PAIN. YOU ARE UP IN HEAVEN WITH MOM NOW AND WE WILL SEE YOU SOON.

Stephanie Bowen

October 19, 2012

Godspeed Grandpa. I love you.

Shelly DeWalt

October 18, 2012

We love you grandpa.

jerry & linda winter

October 18, 2012

dear rhea: i am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. it brings back memories of march 18,1993 when you came to our house to break the news to me that my beloved daddy had passed. it was such a blessing to have you with me since i was alone. if there is anything i can do just let me know. may God wrap his loving arms around you and your family. with our love.

Patricia W. Isaiah 12:2

October 18, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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