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Loyd Bowden Obituary
Born in Clarkesville, Ga., he was the son of the late Edward Boone and Mary Wade Stonesypher Bowden and was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Monica Bowden; and brother, Forrest Bowden.
Mr. Bowden was retired as District Operator with Georgia Power Company, following 39 years of service. He was a member of the Ambassadors Club of Athens, the Elks Club and McDonald's Coffee Club. Mr. Bowden was an elder of Tattnall First Presbyterian Church of Macon and member of First Presbyterian Church of Athens for 37 years.
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Marion Bowden; sons, Sixleth Rainmaker, and his wife, Susan, of Athens and Michael Bowden of Macon; and grandchildren, Cameron Bowden, Nicholas Bowden, Nicholas Rainmaker and Morgan Bowden. He also leaves behind his beloved dog, Muffin.
Memorial services will be Sunday, March 22, 2009, at 4 p.m. at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST, with Dr. John Kipp, Chaplain Dennis Dodge and Sixleth (Randy Bowden) Rainmaker officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Memorials may be made to a charity of choice.
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for Loyd Bowden
March 26, 2009
Mrs. Bowden
I pray the Lord brings you peace during this time. My prayers are with you and your family
Cindy Barton
Shirley Seagraves
March 23, 2009
Marion, I was shocked to hear of Loyd's passing. I was just thinking of you two last week. You have my deepest sympathy. I am so glad I knew you and Loyd. My prayers are with you.
Love you
Shirley Seagraves
Bill Baine
March 22, 2009
Dear Six and mom, I am so sorry for your loss. I know Loyd is now in a better place. My family's love is with you all. I am not very religious, but the ceremony today moved me greatly. Hopefuly I am a better man, father, and husband because of it. I sincerely wish you the best. If we can help let me know. Bill, Jenny, Rion Baine
Ann Marie Thompson
March 22, 2009
Six,
Keith and I were sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
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Dennis & Carol (Stonecypher) DuVan
March 22, 2009
Sorry to hear of Lloyd's passing. I know he was a good gentleman who loved his family. Our prayers go with you.
Curtis Fraser
March 22, 2009
Dear Marion, We were so sorry to hear about Loyd's death. We will always remember the friendship and good times with both of you. Loyd was a very honorable man and will be missed by all who knew him.
David Bowden
March 22, 2009
Marion, Mike,Randy, Our thoughts and prayers are with your family today. I loved uncle Loyd, he was good man. We are so sorry.
Virginia Strickland
March 22, 2009
Marion...I am so sorry to read about the passing of Loyd. He was a kind man and a class act. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 21, 2009
Marion, Six, Susan, and Muffin,
Thank you for allowing us to be a part of Loyd's life and a part of your family. We will all miss him dearly.
From all of us from Southern Care
Gloria Mann (Bowden)
March 21, 2009
So sorry to hear of this, our thoughts are with all of you.
tilda wall
March 21, 2009
Marion - I was so sorry to hear about Loyd. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Brenda Maier ( Stonecypher )
March 21, 2009
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
charles&marjorie barron
March 21, 2009
to let you know that our thoughts andprayers are with you and your family, will miss him very much.
Bill Hansford
March 21, 2009
I knew Loyd through Georgia Power Company for many years. although most of my conversations with him were over the radio, he was a great guy and so personable. My thoughts and prayers to his family at this difficult time. I know he will be missed by many.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes East Chapel
March 21, 2009
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