Walter Bowden Jr.

Walter L. Bowden Jr. NORFOLK - Walter L. Bowden Jr., 89, passed away Jan. 26, 2011. He was married for 47 years to his angel, Dorothy B. Bowden, who preceded him in death. Walt lived in Norfolk his entire life. He graduated from Maury High School in 1940 and was a member of Colonial Avenue United Methodist Church. He loved Norfolk. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired from AT&T and settled into retirement in good health playing golf, spending time with his grandchildren and enjoying the many good friendships made over the years. He is survived by his two daughters, Nancy B. Hughes and husband Jock and Jane B. Myers and husband Don, all of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren, Jennifer Myers, Jock Hughes, Thomas Myers, David Hughes and Tim Hughes. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Jannette V. Clavez officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.