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Wesley George Bowden, 87, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Born February 13, 1938, Wesley proudly served in the US Navy from 1956 to 1961. After his military service, he worked at Western Southern Insurance and later as Owner of Crawdaddy's Cajun restaurant in East Ridge, Tennessee. He enjoyed volunteering at Chickamauga Battlefield and as a district governor of the Sertoma Club. Wesley was a talented guitarist and singer, having recorded and released songs. His passion for music was a significant part of his life.
Wesley was a graduate of Findlay High School.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Bowden; children, Wesley (Allison) Bowden of Tennessee, Ronald Bowden of Nevada, and Cindy (Kevin) Silveus of Ohio; grandchildren, Zachary, Justin, and Kirsty; and great-grandchildren, Layla, Ian, Shelby, Scarlett, and Nico.
Private services for family will be at a later date.
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Cindy Silveus
November 4, 2025
My beloved Daddy! I was so blessed to grow up with you singing beautiful songs. Especially the one's that you wrote and recorded. You're right with me every time I play them. You're music lives on. "Most of All I Love YOU" "God Gave Me You " Love you forever Daddy! Your "Birthday Girl" xxxooo
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