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Gary Theodore Bowden
COLUMBIA -- Memorial seervices for Mr. Gary Theodore Bowden will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Palmer Memorial Chapel in Columbia.
Mr. Bowden entered into eternal rest on April 14, 2021, in Columbia. He was the first-born of three children to Mrs. Ruth G. Bowden and the late Mr. John Theodore Bowden Jr. A 1979 graduate of Columbia High School, he also attended the University of South Carolina where he pursued a degree in media arts.
Surviving are his mother, Ms. Ruth M. Bowden of Orangeburg; his two brothers, Steven Edward (Deadra) Bowden of Columbia and Gregory Marcellus (Deidra) Bowden of Florence; three nephews, Stevan Ross Bowden of Raleigh, N.C., Gary Christopher Bowden and John Theodore Bowden III, both of Columbia; niece, Audrey Sylvia Bowden of Florence; and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins, including Gary Arnette (Sandra) Bowden of Baltimore, for whom he was named. Please visit www.palmermemorialchapel.com for additional information.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a donation in memory of Gary to Prisma Health Midlands Foundation, 1600 Marion St., Columbia, SC 29201. Memo line -- Prisma Heart Health or Prisma Health Nephrology.
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Peaches Hayes
April 24, 2021
My deepest condolences to the family
William R. Davis , Jr.
April 23, 2021
My sincere condolences and prayers for the Bowden family on the loss of Gary.... my prayers is you all to gather your strength and healing, faith in Lord. Praying especially for Mrs. Ruth strength .
Janie Cooper-Smith and Wallace Smith
April 21, 2021
Wallace and I are deeply saddened by the passing of your beloved son and brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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