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Robert Michael "Mike" Bowen

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Robert Bowen Obituary


ROBERT MICHAEL "MIKE" BOWEN, 73, of Milton, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
He was born on February 19, 1953, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a son of the late Robert L. "Bob" Bowen and Grace Cavendish Bowen.
Mike dedicated more than 30 years of his professional career to pharmaceutical sales with Sanofi (formerly Sanofi - Aventis). Throughout his career, he was known for his strong work ethic, professionalism, and commitment to building lasting relationships with colleagues and healthcare partners.
He was a lifelong member of Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church, where he shared a deep and enduring relationship with the congregation.
Mike is survived by his beloved wife, Lou Etta Bowen; his son, Bryan Bowen (Sarah) of Poland, Ohio; his sister, Janet Pizor of Richmond, Virginia; his brother, Wesley Bowen of Hubert, North Carolina; and his grandchildren, Katelyn Bowen and Grace Bowen.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Wallace Funeral Home, with visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. prior to the service.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Shinnston Memorial Cemetery and Mausoleum, located at 1359 South Pike Street, Shinnston, West Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mike's memory to Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church, 513 10th Street, Huntington, WV 25701.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Herald-Dispatch on Mar. 4, 2026.

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