Robert "Bob" Bowen

Robert "Bob" Bowen obituary

Robert "Bob" Bowen

Robert Bowen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Peck Funeral Home - Hartselle on Aug. 23, 2025.

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Bob Bowen, 79, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Bob was born on March 13, 1946 in Morgan County, Alabama to Willard Lewis Bowen and Mattie Lou Sanders Brown. Bob was a United States Army veteran who proudly served his country in Vietnam. Bob was an active member of First Baptist Church in Decatur.
Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Above all, Bob was a devoted Christian. Bob's love for the Lord shone through in every aspect of his life. Bob taught Sunday school for over 40 years, finding great joy in sharing prayer, scripture, and his faith with others. Bob was also a lifelong learner and researcher. He enjoyed reading, woodworking, restoring old cars, and collecting items which he found interesting.
Preceding Bob in death were his parents and brother, Billy Bowen. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Bowen; four children, Bobby Bowen (Linda), Stephanie Bowen, Clay Osborne (Sarah) and Jenna Isaacs (Rob); brothers Buck (Judy) and Ronnie Bowen; and eight grandchildren. Bob's legacy will live on through his loving family, especially through the happy memories he created with his grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the Stephenson Chapel of First Baptist Church in Decatur, Alabama at 10:00 am, with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Decatur.

Peck Funeral Home
1600 Hwy 31 SW
P.O. Box 427
Hartselle, AL 35640
256.773.2541
256.773.2543 (Fax)

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Kevin and Shannon Robertson

August 26, 2025

Mr. Bob was such a kind man. He briefly taught our adult Sunday School class at FBC in Decatur. He always went out of his way to speak to my husband and me. He showed interest in our lives and asked how we were doing, how our kids were doing, and always asked us about our car wash business "up in Jackson, TN." He would tell us about his job and how he´d been to Jackson many times. Mr. Bob truly cared about people- and it showed. Our sincerest condolences to your family for your profound loss.

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