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Clifford . Bowen Obituary
He was a native of Grayson County and retired from the Elizabethtown Fire Department, where he served as fire chief for 34 years. He was the first paid fire chief for the city of Elizabethtown and organized the first paid department in town. Before joining the fire department, he was a police officer. From the mid 60s to early 70s, he and his wife ran the MRC building, a recreational facility, where the youth would hang out. He loved spending his time fishing, gardening and being with his family. He was a member of First Christian Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Bowen, Louise Smith Mefford and stepfather, Owen Mefford.
Clifford is survived by his wife, Patricia Bowen; a daughter, Kim (Willie) Wood; a son, Greg (Susan) Bowen, all of Elizabethtown; and four grandchildren, Tiffany (Wade) Barnes, Jason (Leslie) Bowen, Todd Wood and Jessica (Alan) Hendricks; and six great-grandchildren, Dylan, Lilian, Gavin, Lucas, Gage and Ryder.
The funeral is at 11 a.m. Monday at Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown with Brother Chris Kiger officiating.
Visitation is from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday and continues at 9 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Hosparus of Central Kentucky.
Condolences may be expressed at www.brownfuneral.com.
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Michael Hensley
May 12, 2020
Cliff will never be gone as long as he is remembered, only on assignment elsewhere.
Ralph Mobley
May 27, 2018
Chief was one of those unique persons who experienced the same missteps and misfortunes as all of us. He,though, was comfortable in his own skin to laugh at these experiences and share them. Plus he had Pat to remind him of those instances. I remember him being my idol when I was about eleven. About every day in the summer I would hear him moving wearing his blanket quality baseball uniform and metal cleats coming down the sidewalk to the baseball park on Leitchfield road. Only just now have I wondered why he wore cleats on concrete. Rest in peace Chief. We love and miss you.
Shirley (Martin) McMillen
May 22, 2018
I want to extend my deepest sympathy to the family of Clifford Bowen. In the early days of our marriages, my husband and I shared a duplex apartment with Cliff and Patsy. They were such a fun couple to be around and we loved them dearly. Our lives went in different directions when we moved from E'town, but have always remembered the good times we had. Sending love and prayers to the family. May the Lord comfort their family in their sorrow.
Barbara Camp
May 22, 2018
Another good man is lost to our world but he is watching out for us above Patty I am so sorry for your loss and you have my sympathy
Rogerlyn Shaw
May 21, 2018
Pat, remembering the happy times I got to shared with you and Cliff in the 1960's.
God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matt. 5:4
Michael Hensley
May 21, 2018
Should have listened to you Cliff, a long time ago. You were 1
of the positives in my life, & I thankyou. May you be at rest in
the Lord.
Sylvia Daugherty
May 21, 2018
Although I didn't know Mr. Bowen, my husband Bert thought a great deal of him. Mr. Bowen always called Bert when there was a need for KU to kill current at a fire and he was always gracious to Bert. My sympathy in Mr. Bowen's death. I pray you will feel the comfort of the Holy Spirit.
Betty Kerr Seaton
May 20, 2018
Sorry for your loss. Always a great guy. RIP Lost another from Bowen family. I lived next door to Bowens when we first moved to Upton, then down the street from them. C W (Clyde) and & I have been friends forever
Glenda Bowling Hagan
May 20, 2018
It seems only yesterday we were all in high school! I am so sorry Patsy and I know how I would feel if I lost Michael. Your OLD friend - Glenda Bowling Hagan
May 19, 2018
When I was growing up, Cliff and Pat were always there to help me, laugh with me and share the most wonderful family love. Though I don't live in KY anymore, they both had remained steadfast in my heart. I love you both so much. Beverly Nell
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