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Clarence Bowden Obituary
Mr. Bowden is survived by his wife, Diane Clausius Bowden; a daughter, Sharon Bowden Miller and husband Donald of Concord, NC; a son, Clarence Hayward Bowden, Jr. and wife Kelly of Lenoir, NC; three grandchildren, Kevin Christian and Kelly Diane Miller and Matthew Alexander Bowden; and two step granddaughters, Sarah Elizabeth and Anna Kathryn Pressley. He is also survived by a sister, Mildred Kazanes of Tucson, AZ, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Bowden was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Evans and Madeline Blankley of Eddystone, PA.
Mr. Bowden was a quality assurance manager for the packaging industry for 26 years. After retiring, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, reading the Bible and forensic science mysteries, and traveling throughout the US in his RV with his wife and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
A memorial service to celebrate Mr. Bowden's life will be held at Mountain Grove Baptist Church in Lenoir, NC at a later date. The family thankfully acknowledges the care and support provided by the staff of the Lake Norman Hospice Office. Memorials may be sent to Hospice at Charlotte, 1420 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC 28204.
Raymer Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the Bowden Family.
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Barbara & Jerry Connell
May 21, 2003
Bud was a very giving person - to the point of literally taking the coat off his back to give to a person he felt more in need of it. He truly enjoyed his special gift and ear for music and willingly shared it for others to enjoy as well. We will miss that twinkle in his eye and that little grin as he told one of his many jokes. His great love for his children and grandchildren (the apples of his eye) and above all the special love and bond he and Diane had were special blessings and examples for us. We will miss him greatly.
Kathy and Brad Radack
May 19, 2003
Uncle Bud was such a blessing and we loved his sense of humor. We loved when he kidded around with us. Which he did a lot! We will also miss his wonderful organ playing.
Marsha June
May 18, 2003
We remember our first plane ride, we visited Aunt Diane and Uncle Bud's house and the whole family went to Six Flags amusement park.Uncle Bud always made us laugh,he'll be missed by all of us.
MARSHA DEBBIE AND CAROL
Tom and Myrna Orlando
May 18, 2003
Uncle Bud will be greatly missed. He was always warm and loving and had such a cheerful outlook on life.
Thomas Chadwick
May 17, 2003
Uncle "Bud" was a great guy! I'll never forget the times I spent with him while growing up and how much fun he created for all of us. He had a great spirit, loved without limitation, and lived life with an eternal perspective.
TOM & DARLENE ORLANDO
May 14, 2003
Bud was a very special brother-in-law and will be remembered with love always...
George & Ruth Clausius
May 13, 2003
We will always remember our camping trips in Florida and Texas and all the places we went especially the eating out. We will miss you very much you were a great brother in law.
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