Richard Smith Bowen

Richard S. Bowen FRANKLIN - Richard Smith Bowen, 73, widower of Frances Edwards Bowen, died Feb. 5, 2009, in Duke University Medical Center. Richard was born in Roxboro, N.C., a son of the late Carl Leon and Hazel Smith Bowen and was also predeceased by a son, Richard S. Bowen Jr. and two brothers, Phillip Bowen and Carl L. Bowen Jr. He was a former National Guardsman and was retired from the sheet finishing department of Union Camp Corporation. Richard had been an active member of Franklin Baptist Church, its Bruner Bible Class and had served on the usher board and board of deacons. He was a lifetime member and former president of the Franklin Jaycees. He spent many years helping out in Cub Scout Troop 28 serving as a cubmaster. He loved spending his free time playing golf and getting together with friends at Parker Drug. Survivors include two sons, Troy Wray Bowen and wife Susan of Durham, N.C., and Mark Alan Bowen of Mechanicsville, Va.; three grandchildren, Allyson, Kelli and Noah Bowen; a half brother, Marshall Bowen of Philadelphia; many special in-laws who were always like his own brothers and sisters; and nieces and nephews. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Franklin Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Richard Childress and the Rev. Sharon James officiating. Interment will follow in Poplar Spring Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today in Wright Funeral Home and suggests memorials be made to Franklin Baptist Church or a favorite charity. Condolences may be offered at www.wrightfuneralhome.org.