Lee Cornelius "Neil" BOWDEN

Lee Cornelius "Neil" BOWDEN obituary, Greenville, SC

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BOWDEN, Lee Cornelius "Neil"Age 85, widower of Dorma Jeanne Fayssoux Bowden, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2013 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Athens, GA, he was a son of the late Lee Crawford and Thelma Williamson Bowden. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II, was an Eagle Scout, and was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Mr. Bowden was retired from Fluor-Daniel after years of service. He was a graduate of University of Georgia and earned a Masters degree from Auburn University. Mr. Bowden was a member of the UGA Arch Society and a devoted Georgia Bulldog supporter. Mr. Bowden is survived by a daughter, Amy Bowden Mathis (David); three sons, Lee. C. Bowden, Jr. (Jean), Rhea F. Bowden (Nancy) and John B. Bowden; one granddaughter, Margaret "Meg" Bowden; daughter-in-law, Nancy Haile Bowden; six nieces and many friends. He was predeceased by a brother, Frank Patrick Bowden. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 12 p.m., at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. Nelson Stokes. Interment will be on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 3 p.m., in Oconee Hill Cemetery, Athens, GA. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 10, 2013 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., at The Mackey Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Athens YMCA Camp, P.O. Box 8, Tallulah Falls, GA 30573; or the Boy Scouts of America, Blue Ridge Council, 1 Park Plaza, Greenville, SC 29607. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mackeymortuary.com. THE MACKEY MORTUARY, Greenville, SC (864) 232-6706.

Published by The Tennessean on Jan. 9, 2013.
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Dear Bowden family. . .I knew Lee from the Life Center and just found out about his passing. I am so sorry about your precious loss. Lee was excited to find out that I was, also, from Athens, GA.. . we had many conversations about that. I always told him how impressed I was that he was so dedicated to workouts at the Life Center. He was always smiling and such a nice person. God received another angel! I will miss him! Marlee Blakely

February 4, 2013

To the Bowden family:
I knew Lee from the Life Center. He was always so friendly, called me by name, and had a nice word everytime I saw him. He was amazing to be able to work out almost til the day he died!! What dedication and inspiration! I will miss him. I will be thinking of your family dirung this difficult time.
Sally Wise

January 14, 2013

Maxcy and I are so sorry to hear about your Father. We are thinking about you and your family. Sarah Keith

January 11, 2013

We are thinking of all of you. Jim enjoyed his talks with Pop in the yard and helping him trim his fig tree. I remember good chats when Pop came to IC to fax something. He will live on in all our memories. A truly special man.

Jim and Laura Edge

January 11, 2013

What a wonderful man.
He was very dear to me.Lots of sweet memories.So glad I had recent visits with him at nursing home and hospital.
We told each other "I love you" which we really hadn't before he was sick.
So grateful for that. Bett White

Bett White

January 10, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss and I'm praying for your family during this difficult time. Lee was such a blessing to all of us and I loved him dearly.

Rickie Ann League

January 10, 2013

Amy, know what you are going through. love you and David, so sorry.

January 9, 2013

Rhea and Nancy,
Rob and I are holding you close right now.
With much love,
Betty and Rob

betty and Rob king

January 9, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

EG

January 9, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

S.Griggs

January 9, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Mr. Bowden. He will truly be missed. We will miss him coming in and keeping us smiling. I am sure eveyone will agree that he made our lives richer.

Southern Fried Green Tomatoes

January 9, 2013

The Bulldog Nation has truly lost a great Bulldog here on earth. Condolences to the family.

Kit Trensch

January 9, 2013

I'm sorry for your lost. May you and your family rely on God in this time of grief.

January 9, 2013

Offering our deepest sympathy during your time of sorrow. May you find the peace of God that excels all thought during this time.

KWS Philippians 4:7

January 9, 2013

I am so sorry to hear Mr. Bowden has passed away. He was a good friend at the Life Center, and I will certainly miss him.

I am very sorry - Venice McCall

January 9, 2013

Sorry for your loss. Comfort to the family of Lee C. Bowden. Eccl.9:5.

January 9, 2013

Turn to God in prayer for he is the healer of broken hearts.-Psalm 147:3

W D

January 9, 2013

Amy & family, I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He was a very sweet man who will certainly be missed.

Tena Ashley

January 9, 2013

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