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Charles LEVY
March 3, 2021
I grew up in Hartford in the 60 sixties. Tony Bowens and the soul choppers. With my favorite song your out of sight and Harrison Glover and the ,LTD'S was also smooth. I would like to have all of Hartford groups TOUR the country
Charles LEVY
March 3, 2021
I grew up in Hartford in the 60 sixties. Tony Bowens and the soul choppers. With my favorite song your out of sight and Harrison Glover and the ,LTD'S was also smooth. I would like to have all of Hartford groups TOUR the country
Dianne Bowens
January 10, 2010
Jan 10,2010 I just read ALL the support message, Thank You All for the up lifting words. May God Bless You All. Thank You All Again
From Dianne Bowens -Waller
and ALL the Family
Pat Evans
September 29, 2009
Dianne
It saddens me to just here about Skip passing. Just thinking about you Skip and Tony takes me back to the teenage days, of the passion 5 hundred Charter Oak, and when the band use to play on Farmington Ave up on the second floor and when we use to come and visit our cousins the Baker family Snip, Flossie , and Johnny. I was at work and i walked by this paper 5 or 6 times and then I decided to pick it up I said to my self this guy looks like I`ve seen him before.I started
reading and lord and behold it was Skip who was telling his story that he had been delivered and saved the paper name was the Point Of View I still hav e this paper and I will forever keep it Di may God bless you and I'll always keep you in my prayer's Love You My Friend Pat Evans- St Elizabeth House- Hartford Ct
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Almetta Baker-Perry
September 21, 2009
My cousins,
May the peace of God which surpasses (ALL) understanding be with and comfort you at this time., For we know that to be absent from the body is to be Present with the Lord. God Bless and keep you.
Cousin Flossie-"Mama Flossie"
Nancy Allen
September 15, 2009
To the Bowens family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. We had so many good times together and these memories I will always cherish. My condolences to you.
Renee Benefield
September 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 15, 2009
I have fond memories of Skipper and the band. I had a real crush on him as a little girl. Diane my heart goes out to you and your family. Love Renee Benefield- Smith
Maxine Kamlowski
September 13, 2009
Lonnie has been a a wonderful and faithful friend since he moved to Springfield and I will miss his presence tremendously. His gentle spirit and undying encouragment for those he worked with was a true testimony to the Lord he readily served. My grief is only lessened knowing I will see him once again. I am sure the Lord welcomed him as a good a faithful servant for a job well done. May God Bless his children and family.
Gayle Allen
September 11, 2009
To the Bowens family who are long time friends,my deepest condolences. Me and skip went to high school together, and share many fun memories. Rest in Peace Skip, you'll finally get to see Tony. Always remember Tony Bowens and the Soul-Choppers. Huzzah!
Takarra Harrell
September 9, 2009
Terrance,
Please extend my condolences to you and the family. Me and robert will always be here for you if you need anything!! My Prayers are with you and the family.
Takarra Harrell
Glenn 'Spoon' Scott
September 8, 2009
To the family of Lonnie (Skip) Bowens.
I express love and peace. Growing up from toddlers in C.O.T. to the heyday of the Band. Road Home, Just Boy's in a Mans World, Don't be so mean -were some of the songs. Rides cross town in an old (PINK ELEPHANT) Desoto to chartering busses to the world famous Apollo Theater. Can't forget The Lennox Theater, The Brad Davis Show, opening for the Detroit Wheels at the Bushnell and that wild summer on the Cape. Decked out in formal Tuxes, tails and white shoes. I think back to those synchronized spins the steps the stomping and dancing while playing that ole soul music. Skip you never missed a beat while keeping time on your funky rhyrhm guitar. All fun while it lasted. Father time and fatherhood lead Skip on another journey. I see it like it was yesterday. That holy spirit inside nurtured from bible study at home and sunday school at Hopewell now rejuvenated and it was time to get busy telling all who would listen. Straight from the book of Marvin Gaye "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing ,Baby" Jesus is Allright. Brother Skip, May you Rest in Peace.
Crittenden Ward
September 8, 2009
Diane Bowens-Waller and the Bowens Family: May the love of God and all of His might and strength comfort all of you. Skip was "good people" and forever will be a part of the precious memories of Charter Oak that I carry with me. Know this, one who is remembered never dies."
jerry ager
September 7, 2009
lonnie,was a big brother to me. we met in the salvation army rehab,in springfeild, mass.we both love music so we created a singing group called SECOND CHANCE, we praised GOD day and night. R.I.P lonnie
E. Diann Cook
September 6, 2009
May God bring the comfort so needed at this time to the family and friends of "Skipper" Bowens. I did not know him well, but we attended Hartford High at the same time. The Soul Choppers were a great band, back in the day, and I enjoyed hearing them and watching them perform. They were one of the groups that gave me the courage to sing in the spotlight. His light will always shine bright.
Evelyn Diann Cook
Richard Colon
September 6, 2009
Sorry to hear about your loss. We grew up together in Charter Oak. My deepest sympathy to you all. Please call me with arrangement information. 860-543-4939.
Richard Colon & family.
Marion Osman
September 5, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Staria Spence
September 4, 2009
To Terrance, and the rest of the Bowens Family.
My prayers are with you and your family at this time,and may God be with you.
Barbarba Gilbert/Gaines
September 4, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Vivian Anderson
September 4, 2009
Bowens Family,
Grace and peace to all of you. So sorry to hear about the loss of cousin Skip. I am praying for your strength, healing and comfort, I know that our heavenly father will see us through continue to praise and acknowledge him. With heartfelt sympathy.
delores allen
September 4, 2009
My condolense Sister Waller and family in the lost of your brother, father and grandfather.
Gerri Anderson
September 3, 2009
To The Family,
I'm very sorry to hear of Skipper's death, may God bless and keep you. with deepest sympathy.
Cynthia Jones-Watson
September 3, 2009
Dianne,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jeffrey Isabell
September 3, 2009
To The Family
I know that we are all hurting about Skipper's death, but remember he is in a better place now with the rest of the family that has gone before him. Skipper was a lot of fun to be with, he made you feel good with his music. I know right now Tony, Skipper and Aunt Bertha(Bert Bert) is putting a heavenly band together. Dianne I know how close you and your brother was, just be strong and keep on doing Gods will.
Linda Hall/Dillon
September 3, 2009
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Linda (Payne)Martin
September 3, 2009
To our cousins,
Skipper was a gift, loaned to us for his lifetime. We must remember his joys and learn from his lessons so that we can tell his story as we weave our family history. Marcus, Terrance and Tiana, your father was known and loved by many. Be proud of his accomplishments and his faith in Jesus.
Love,
Linda, Francis, Jr., Stacey.
September 3, 2009
Terrance and family we are praying for your strength and the grace of God to sustain you through this time.
Hayes Family
ager, family
September 3, 2009
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
Bruce Wittig
September 2, 2009
Dianne and the Bowens family. I'm so sorry to hear of Skippers' passing.
I have fond memories of you, Skip, Tony, Philip, Carl and Glenn at Hartford High. My brother Bob played trumpet in the Soul Choppers. I remember the rehearsals at your home on Admiral St., all the gigs at The Galaxy Room, Governors Footguard Hall, The Hullabaloo and the Mountain Park "Battle of the Bands". I wish I was with you to see you win at the Apollo those 5 consecutive weeks. Skip and I had a lot of laughs when we shared a cab to go to orchestra practice. We were the first ones in the music room and we would rush to the piano, sit elbow to elbow and bang away. He taught me alot of superb keyboard intros and riffs. I always remembered and loved him for that. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and my prayers. Rest in peace Skip.
Fay Corbett
September 2, 2009
To Diane, Aunt Rosie, and other family members. I am sorry to hear of your lost from the family role. Now the remainder of you will have to be there for each other. May he rest in Peace. If there is anything I can do to assist you at this time please let me know. Just a phone call away.
anthony brown
September 2, 2009
it was a sad day for me and i will continue to pray for my family. i will miss you cousin skipper and you will always hold a place in my heart,
cousin anthony brown
September 2, 2009
Diane and family. Our prayers are with you and the family. May God Bless You
All.
Carol, Linda,Maxine,and Wesley
Langston Family
All.
Jenita Hayes
September 2, 2009
It is sad to hear that my friend's father has moved on to Glory, but I know God will comfort the whole family durig this time of mourning. Terrence you are always in our thoughts and prayers and we will continue to lift you all up during this time.
Always look at the great things your father has done to uplift God's kingdom. Please know that we, Victor and I, are here to listen, speak, or to just pray you through this time, USE US!
Peace to you Bowens family as I know the Holy Spirit will and can provide peace in your storm.
Blessings!
Patricia Bailey
September 2, 2009
Diane & the entire Bowens Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May your beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew or "friend" find Peace With the Lord. Stay Strong and Lean on His Love.
Pat (Gamble) Bailey, Yvonne (Gamble) Lowe, Johnnie Gamble & The Gamble Family
Shontai Garrett and Zani Meade
September 2, 2009
TIANA and family... so sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in my prayers. His soul is now resting in peace.
Dawn Schuster-Hester
September 2, 2009
To Diane & family. In addition to our being cousins I remember when Skip, Wife & young son lived rt behind me on Claremont St off New Britain Ave. It was when I left Ct that we lost touch + I have often wondered how you guys were doing. It is w/sorrow that we re-connect in this way but I'm sure Cousin Bertha, my Mom Dorothy Schuster & Aunt Lillian Lee are having a ball throwing Skip the biggest homecoming re-union w/Jesus rt in the center. Kiss & hug Cousin Lillian Payne for me & I will continue to pray for you & yours.
China Wilson
September 2, 2009
Terrance - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this time. I love you and remember that I am always here. This is not the end, for you shall be with him again.
1 Thessalonians 4:16 (New International Version)
16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.
Jayne Bell-Burton
September 2, 2009
I have had the pleasure of knowing Lonnie since the days of Tony Bowens and the Soul Choppers.. with his unique style of guitar, big afro.. I also met him again 25 years later, and we shared a good friendship. Lonnie lived his life his way. and praise God, I see the Minister before him, and I smile. God has taken a great music man in his choir. Rest Lonnie, I will always remember you and smile. Peace and Blessings go out to the family.
Jayne Bell-Burton
Jayne Bell-Burton
September 2, 2009
I have had the pleasure of knowing Lonnie since the days of Tony Bowens and the Soul Choppers.. with his unique style of guitar, big afro.. I also met him again 25 years later, and we shared a good friendship. Lonnie lived his life his way. and praise God, I see the Minister before him, and I smile. God has taken a great music man in his choir. Rest Lonnie, I will always remember you and smile. Peace and Blessings go out to the family. You will be with your father, who I still miss his smile, and Tony, who I can see over 40 years later, playing that music in the 60's. God Bless!
Jayne Bell-Burton
Isiah Grady
September 2, 2009
To Terrance & The rest of the Bowens Family.
May God bless you & your family in this time of sorrow. May the memories of your loved one bring you comfort during this time of bereavement. Just know he is in a happier place and always watching and protecting over you.
From Isiah Grady & Denise & Wilbur Grady
robert harrell
September 2, 2009
My prayers are with the family. God be with you. Harrell family
Jessica Giordano
September 2, 2009
I did not know this man, but had the pleasure of working and developing a close friendship with his wonderful son, Terrance. God bless and let your memories help to heal the hurt.
Donna Ann Long (Brown)
September 2, 2009
Diane, I am so sorry to hear of Skipper's passing. I have fond memories of the days on Bellevue Street and Tony Bowen's & the Soul Choppers. Just hold on to the beautiful memories of your loved ones, continue to look up and know that the Lord will bring you through this difficult time.
September 2, 2009
TO THE BOWENS FAMILY; THE ENTIRE FAMILY OFFER OUR CONDOLENSCES OVER THE LOSS OF YOUR BROTHER. WE HAVE KNOWN YOU ALL SINCE OUR CHARTER OAK TERRACE DAYS HAVE GREAT AND FOND MEMORIES. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO ALSO HOLD ON TO YOUR FOND MEMORIES AND KEEP YOUR HANDS IN THE HANDS OF THE MAN WHO STILLED THE WATERS. GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY HEAVEN SMILE UPON YOU. SORROWFULLY SUBMITTED, LINDA, FELICIA, BRENDA AND PRISCILLA HALL & FAMILY
linda hall/dillon (hartford, ct)
Rosemary Collier Googe
September 2, 2009
Diane, I was truly sadden to see Skipper's name in the obituary. We were just talking at The Salvation Army about how great it was when you all came to do the concert for us and we were singing and doing the steps Skipper did to some of the songs.The Lord has called Skipper to sing for him. May God Bless you all at this time. He will surely be missed.
John, Steven and Stephanie Waterman
September 2, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Miguel F. King Jr.
September 2, 2009
TO: The Bowens Family, May the Lord God continue to comfort you during this difficult time. LB truly love our Lord Savior Jesus Christ, thru his singing and his inexhaustible love for the unfortunate person that need his help to make it in society. It was truly a blessing God put Lonnie in my life. LB show me how to go the extra mile to helping a friend and a love one and the unfortunate person who need our help in this society of homelessness. I will always remember the fond memories that LB and I share at the {sally} Salvation Army in Springfield Ma. on 981 West Columbus Ave. That's where we start the gospel group Second Chance. I will truly miss LB and the friendship and the respect and love we had for one another. May GOD continue to bless the Family. I will always have LB music and love in my heart. Love, Miguel F. King Jr.{S/C}
Sharon Jenkins
September 2, 2009
Diane and Bowens Family, it is with deep deep sympathy that we send our condolences in the passing of Skipper. Our minds and hearts will hold precious memories of him and our times growing up and the great times at HPHS. May Almighty God give you comfort and reassurance of His grace and mercy during this time of bereavement.
In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death....Proverbs 12:28
Jerry Mack Jr
September 2, 2009
I remember tony bowens and the soul choppers when I was a kid back in the day. tony, skip, diane, skeaky,eli, and the others. brought us all good, fun music. take your rest, bro. God Bless the Family.
Jerry Mack Jr.
Terrence G. Smith
September 2, 2009
Diane: It seem like it was just yesterday that me and my mother seen you and asked about Skip. I am sorry to hear of his passing, but rest assured that he is still in the band, he is now in the band of our Lord, may he rest in peace. Terry
Cliff Bowen
September 2, 2009
Peace Skip in Heaven, thanks for 3 years in Homeroom at Hartford High (HPHS). Thanks for being part of the city's greatest band.Born 1 day before me with the same last name minus the (s). We will dance in Heaven with you.
Cliff Bowen.
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