LEROY BOWEN

1938 - 2024

Leroy Bowen, 86, of Frankford, died peacefully Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Country View Nursing Facility in Bowling Green.

Services were held Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at 10 a.m. Bibb-Veach Funeral Homes and Crematory in Bowling Green with Pastor Michael Neff officiated. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Bowling Green with military honors. Visitation was Friday, Nov. 22 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Leroy was born Sept. 15, 1938, in Cyrene, Mo., to Norman Peter and Evelyn (Curry) Bowen. He was united in marriage to Barbara JoAnn Bufford on Dec. 24, 1960, at Rev. Paul Grimes house in Elsberry, Mo. She died earlier on Oct. 21, 2019.

Leroy lived in Frankford and Bowling Green his entire life, other than when he was in the Army from 1957 to 1965. He spent time stationed in California and Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. He attended Buckner Holler school and Bowling Green junior high and high school. Leroy had been employed at several places throughout his lifetime; including Stark Bros. Nursery, Valley Steel, C & E Brick Plant, Charles Wood Industries, Astoria, and Louisiana Manufacturing, from where he retired.

Leroy was a member of the Cowboy Church in Bowling Green. He and JoAnn enjoyed their "hobby farm" where they raised cows, pigs, goats, and donkeys. He loved spending time with his kids and grandkids. Leroy also enjoyed spending time with JoAnn and giving her a hard time. He liked going to MeMe's for coffee and socializing with the guys.

Leroy is survived by children, Dana Foiles (Kerri) of Vandalia, Duane Bowen of Center, Cliff A. L. Bowen (Beth) of Bowling Green, Aaron Bowen (Tammy Waite) of Eolia, Sammy Dean Bowen (Missy) of Hannibal, Daniel Lynn Bowen (Diana) of Hannibal, Gina Kaye English (Pete) of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, Bobby Scott Bowen of Frankford, and Michael Lynn Bowen (Courtney) of Vandalia; many grandchildren and great- grandchildren; brother, Jim Bowen (Sandy) of Bowling Green; sisters, June Watts (Virgil) of Bowling Green, and Mary Ellen Watkins (Jim) of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

His parents; wife; and siblings, Marion Bowen, Raymond Bowen, Emma Foster, and Frances Johnson; granddaughter, and Michelle Bowen, died earlier.

Pallbearers were Dana Foiles, Duane Bowen, Cliff Bowen, Aaron Bowen, Sammy Bowen, Daniel Bowen, and Michael Bowen. Honorary pallbearers were Brandon Foiles, B.J. Bowen, Laura Jennings, Rebecca Jennings, Tricia Bowen, Donovan Bowen, Zachary Bowen, Yasmine Havens, Shawna Bowen, and Bobby Bowen.

Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made to www. bibbveach.com.