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John Berry Bowen

1929 - 2017

John Berry Bowen obituary, 1929-2017

BORN

1929

DIED

2017

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McCoy Funeral Home - Sweetwater

401 East Third St.

Sweetwater, Texas

John Bowen Obituary

Dr. John Berry Bowen LUBBOCK-Dr. John Berry Bowen was born March 6, 1929, in Lubbock, Texas, to Alice and Floyd Bowen. He graduated from Lubbock High, Texas Tech University, and Southern Colleges of Optometry in Memphis, TN. John was an Officer in the United States Air Force. He was appointed to and served for two terms on the Texas State Optometric Board of Examiners. In 1982 was named Optometrist of the Year for the State of Texas. His offices were in Sweetwater and Lubbock. He was an avid supporter of Texas Tech University and Lubbock County Club. He served in the Lubbock Rotary Club and several civic and community boards. Dr. Bowen is survived by his wife, Betty Stroman Bowen; daughter, Beverly Bowen of Lubbock; son, John Berry Bowen of Allen, Texas; brothers-in-law, J.C. (Butch) Stroman and wife, Cindy of Sweetwater and Ron Stroman and wife, Carolyn of Midland; and cousin, Lee Majors and wife, MaryAnne of Midland. Dr. Bowen has five nieces and one nephew. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Dr. John Brown, Dr. Wayne Culp, Johnny Fisher, Dr. Hal Green, Stumpy Greer, Owen Gilbreath, Joe Horkey, Greg Jones, Dr. Scott Porter, Dr. Randy Reber, Dr. Bryan Smitherman, and Bill Tarbox. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 3, at First United Methodist Lubbock. In lieu of flowers please donate to the charity of your choice.

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Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on Mar. 2, 2017.

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Larriet E Thomas

February 24, 2022

I want to send my continued thoughts of condolence to Beverly and Betty. John Bowen is a legend, and he is missed.

Larriet Thomas

February 24, 2020

John Bowen was a gentleman and a legend in Lubbock, and to anyone who knew him. He is very much missed by his family and friends. My thoughts and prayers go to Beverly and Betty Bowen.

Ronny/Janet Bredemeyer

April 3, 2017

To Mrs. John Bowen, Butch, Ronnie Stroman. We never met Dr. John, but are very sorry to see of his passing. Please remember all of the good/fun times that each of you had with him, and hopefully GOD will get you through this. Ronny Bredemeyer, (born/raised in Sweetwater). May GOD bless everyone of you.

March 3, 2017

Betty and Beverly,
So sorry for your loss.
Dayton Ward, Patti Vines, Carolyn Stuart

Larriet Thomas

March 3, 2017

What a wonderful person Dr. Bowen was, and he loved his family and friends so much. He was so kind to all of us who had the opportunity to know him. My deepest sympathy goes out to Beverly and the family for their loss of a great man.

bob and judy schultz

March 3, 2017

What a class act! condolences to Betty and family and all his friends

David Leaverton

March 2, 2017

Betty: Thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry to hear the news. He was a great friend for many years, and one of a kind.

Sonny Ritchie

March 2, 2017

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

March 2, 2017

Patsy Bennett, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dave Nix let me know,love you .

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MaryJane

March 2, 2017

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Anna McGregor

March 2, 2017

Beverly and family,
My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. The loss of Dr. Bowen, means there is a new angel to watch over all of us. Lean on us that can give you strength and comfort and know he is at peace.

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