Shelby, North Carolina
HARVEY B. BOWEN SR.
SHELBY- Harvey B. Bowen, Sr. died peacefully at home on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014, with his family by his side. Born in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Broadus B. and Fannie Mae Bowen. He attended Piedmont High School, Wake Forest University, and High Point University. He retired after 45 years in management with Doran Textiles. He was a charter member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church serving on numerous committees. He served his community as a member of the Board of Adjustments, Zoning Board, and Life Enrichment Board. He was a member of the 1945 American Legion World Series Championship team. He loved playing golf with his regular group at River Bend.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Hazel Bowen McCraw. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Catherine Proctor Bowen; a son, Harvey B. Bowen, Jr (Butch) and wife Kathy; a daughter, Anne Bowen Goss and husband Mike; two sisters, Shirley Bowen Wright and husband Buddy and Elva Bowen Rollins; brother Elbert (Buddy) Bowen; and four grandchildren, Jennifer Bowen Scism and husband Tim, Stephanie Bowen Shank, Elizabeth Goss, Troy Goss and wife Jana; and six great grandchildren.
Visitation: The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Epworth Building.
A Celebration of Life Service: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, at 4 p.m., at Aldersgate United Methodist Church.
Officiated By: Rev. Sylvia Wilham.
Funeral Home: Cecil M Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.
Memorials: Aldersgate United Methodist Church 1207 W. Dixon Blvd. Shelby, N.C. 28152.
Online Condolences: www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com
Anne, so sorry to hear about your daddy. Since I know you I know he was one special man!! God bless you and your momma!!
Kathryn Matney
October 18, 2014 | Virginia Beach, VA
Praying for God's peace which passes all understanding.
Sherry Young
October 01, 2014 | Shelby, NC
Anne, I did not realize that your Dad and my uncle, Jack Bridges played ball together... small world! They don't make them like that anymore. Your family is in my prayers
Becki Bridges-Anthony
October 01, 2014 | Shelby
iam thinking about all of you i loved harvey and remember how he and your mother treated me when i was small he was a good man
barbara powell
October 01, 2014 | Shelby, NC
Dear Friend
My prayers are with you and the family.
You. What a wonderful life you two had. He was a good man
Maude M. Whisnant
Maude Whisnant
September 30, 2014
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September 30, 2014 | C
Dear Catherine my heart goes out to all of you. Harvey was one of the good ones, and Goodbyes are so hard.Just know that all of you are in my prayers.
Kathryn Wall
September 30, 2014 | Shelby, NC
We are praying for your family at this sad time. Evelyn and Craig Morehead
Evelyn Morehead
September 30, 2014 | Shelby, NC
Dear Anne,
You and all of your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories bring you smiles even with your pain. And may God comfort and bless each of you.
Jackie and Henry Weathers
Jackie and Henry Weathers
September 30, 2014 | Shelby, NC
