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Glenn Bowden Obituary

BOWDEN, Glenn W., age 48, of Richmond, passed away Monday, October 15, 2007. He was preceded in death by his father, Byron C. Bowden Jr. He is survived by his mother, Julia B. Bowden; his wife, Lisa Bowden; two children, Taylor and Katie Bowden and their mother, Sallie Bowden; his stepdaughter, Samantha Leonard; other extended family; and a special friend, Pastor Greg Jones. Glenn was a member of the Quiet Birdman organization, a corporate pilot for the Commonwealth of Virginia and Dominion Power for many years, and an active member and deacon at Poplar Springs Baptist Church. The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 18 at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., where services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, October 19, followed by a graveside service at 3 p.m. at the Tucker Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery, Zuni, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Poplar Springs Baptist Church Building Fund.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Oct. 17 to Oct. 18, 2007.

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Thomas Parker

October 11, 2022

I will never forget Glenn's smile and laughter.
G Squadron VTCC

Tom Parker

February 3, 2008

The Bowden Family,
With deepest sympathy on your loss. I remember Glenn when he was a freshman cadet in "G Squadron". Glenn was was full of life and energy. As a "Rat Daddy", I never knew what he was going to do next. It was a privilege to "turn" him from the rat statis. Glenn will be truly missed.

Tom Parker
G Squadron
Class of '78

Kyle Murray

November 16, 2007

My deepest sympathies. I'll never forget the 1st time I got to see the inside of a plane as a small child thanks to him. Brad and I were always in awe of Cousin Glen.

Stuart Carlin

November 11, 2007

He was a good man and will be well remembered.

October 21, 2007

TAYLOR AND KATIE,WE WILL MISS YOUR DAD. I KNOW THAT YOU TWO, WHERE HIS JOYS IN LIFE. HE WILL BE IN HEAVEN WATCHING DOWN ON YOU TWO, AND KEEPING YOU SAFE . SINCERELY, GARY,BRENDA AND JIMMY HALL

MICHAEL LUMPKIN

October 19, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Alan-Michael, Shawna, and Ayden Hope

October 19, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

David and Karen Hope

October 19, 2007

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Kristi Phaup

October 19, 2007

Taylor and family:

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, we just found out and know you are in our thoughts.

Dylan Kendrick and family

October 18, 2007

To the Bowden family,
I am so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. I got to know Glen when his Dad lived at Imperial Plaza and where his mom currently resides. He was such a nice, happy, caring person - so much like his dad Byron- whom we were also very fond of. I will be seeing Julia daily, and in fact just asked how Glen was recently to her. I don't know most of the family, but what I do know,is that he lived for his kids and was a wonderful person. God bless you all in your time of morning. I will make a point to stop by and see Julia real soon.
Arlene Campbell
Director of Activities and Lifestyle Enrichment
Brookdale Senior Living

Karen Stidham

October 18, 2007

Sally, Taylor & Katie,
We are so sorry hear about Glenn death. He was such fun when we went on field trip together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Stidham family!! Karen, Erika, Keirsten,& Gregory Stidham

Mark Russell

October 18, 2007

Bowden family, I am deeply sorry about losing Glenn; your husband, your father, your son...our friend.
Glenn was my "cadet big brother" while at Va Tech. He personally helped me through a very difficult period in school. I will NEVER forget his important and caring intervention. Until right now I've not shared that with anyone.

He and I also played guitar together two or three times per week. Additionally we would duck curfew and sneak over to a local BBQ place called "Mike's" to discuss life over a coke and a sandwich. That was verboten as a freshman cadet! And then there's flying...yes, we flew to Roanoke and Lynchburg on several occasions ostensibly to "check out the transponder". We both knew that was a weak excuse to do something we both loved...flying.
I'll miss him, we all will, but please know that despite the darkness of this moment, he touched many many people in a positive way and will be forever fondly remembered.
Again my condolences, Mark Russell

Don and Karen Wade

October 18, 2007

Dear Sally, Taylor, and Katie,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please remember all of the good times with Glenn. His smile and easy going personality will always be our memories of Glenn. Our prayers are with you especially now. Please cry as much as you need to, because it is what you need to do right now, and for some time. Lean on the Lord and others around you as well. Much Love, (in FL)Psalms 23

October 18, 2007

Katie and Taylor,
We are truly saddened for the loss of your daddy. My heart goes out to you. I hope you find strength with all your friends, family and extended church family during this difficult time.

Kimberly and Christopher Leach

Bill & Anne (former pastor and wife) Catlett

October 18, 2007

Sally, Katie & Taylor: Please know of our thoughts and prayers for you all during this time of grieving in your life. As John Dunn wrote, "Every man's death diminishes me for I am a part of all mankind." We all feel diminished at the loss of Glenn. May the God of all comfort comfort you by his loving presence both now and forever more.

Jim Anderson

October 18, 2007

I know Glenn from our time together in G-Squadron. 25 years later, I can still clearly remember his friendly smile and how he touched my life in a very positive way. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and many friends.

Joyce & Marion Neighbours

October 18, 2007

Dear Judy and family,
So sorry to hear of Glen's death. May God's richest blessings, peace and comfort be with you during this time and always.

Joyce & Marion Neighbours

October 18, 2007

Dear Judy and family,
So sorry to hear of Glen's death. May God's richest blessings, peace and comfort be with you during this time and always.

Kaye McCutcheon

October 18, 2007

To the family,
We grieve with you in the loss of Glenn. He was a fine gentleman and loved his children. He will be truly missed. We do know he is in a much better place now.

Don Stevens, Susan Cross, Kaye McCutcheon, Robin Vaughan of Stevens Jewelers.

Melisa Stone

October 18, 2007

You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cindy Lovell

October 18, 2007

Sally, Taylor, and Katie -

We are so very sorry to hear about Glen. We trust that the Lord will send comfort through family and friends as you go through this extremely difficult time. It has hit very close to home with us since Katie is only one month older than Carter and Kelsey. We will keep you all in our prayers!!
Love,
Mike, Cindy, Carter, and Kelsey Lovell

KEITH AND JEAN BARRETT

October 17, 2007

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL DURING THIS TIME. PLEASE STAY IN TOUCH.

Frank & Fredia Britt

October 17, 2007

Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. He will be missed.

Dawn, Ariana, and John Tiemann

October 17, 2007

You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Katie and Taylor, we know your Daddy loves you very much; he always had a smile when talking about you two. Your Daddy was so kind to everyone. May God comfort you in knowing you will be with your Daddy again one day in Heaven. We love you and mourn with you.
In Christ's Love,
The Tiemanns

Nancy, Wayne, Nick, Alex, and Matthew Fries

October 17, 2007

Taylor and Katie
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your dad was the greatest and will be in our hearts forever! Just remember the good times you guys had together. You two meant everything in the world to him, he was a great father and a great friend to us!!

PATTY, WAYNE & LESLIE FELTS

October 17, 2007

Judy, Sally & kids, PLEASE KNOW GLENN HAS ALWAYS BEEN VERY SPECIAL TO ME, I SHARE IN YOUR LOSS.HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED IN THIS FAMILY. WE WILL SEE YOU FRIDAY AT TUCKER SWAMP.

Sherri Sullivan

October 17, 2007

Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Sherri, Andy, David & Dallas

Mike Swain

October 17, 2007

To all of Glenn’s family, I am very sorry for your loss. I soloed under Glenn as a senior at Virginia Tech and then had the pleasure of being one of his coworkers at the Virginia Department of Aviation. Glenn was the favorite pilot of many Department “private pilots” as he was always laid back and patient when giving check rides in the Department’s single-engine Cessna 206. Glenn was never “above” flying in lowly piston-engine aircraft after having become a turbine aircraft pilot. He was a genuine good guy.

Glen on "Turn About Day" approx 1980

October 17, 2007

G Squadron 1980-1983 - Glen 2nd row

October 17, 2007

Halloween 1978 - "G" Squadron

October 17, 2007

Frank Leibsly

October 17, 2007

Glen, I'm going to miss you brother. You were one of the best upperclassman I had while in the Corp of Cadets (G-Squadron).

I have a couple of good pictures of Glen back around 1978 if anybody would like a copy emailed to them.

The Greer Family

October 17, 2007

Glenn will be sorely missed by the VCHSS Family. He was always such a fun and nice guy to be around. Our deepest sympathys to the entire family.

Tina Burkett

October 17, 2007

Lisa, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts.

JB Donati

October 17, 2007

Our Deepest Sympathy.
JB and Stacy Donati

Sandra & Bob White

October 17, 2007

Dear Katie and Taylor,
Our hearts hurt so much for you. We love you and please know that your daddy is in heaven and you will see him again. He loves you so much.
Lisa, you are in our prayers. Although we don't really know you, we know your heart is broken. God bless you and comfort you.

Lynnette Austin

October 17, 2007

With my deepest sympathy

Sherri & Smokey Brittle

October 17, 2007

Aunt Judy,
We are so sorry to hear about Glen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and his children.
love Smokey and Sherri

Ray Peay

October 17, 2007

Glenn, I am really going to miss you at Church for Kids Club on Friday nights. You and I had a very special bond, and I knew when you were there, it was going to be a great night, unless you got to the cheese first :) ... I promise I wont put to much cheese on the Pizzas from now on, unless Bill makes me. I love you Brother, and I will miss you so very very much.

The Benharts (VCHSS Family)

October 17, 2007

Glenn you are a great friend and father. You always had great things to say and always wore a smile. You will always be part of our racing family.

Delaney Family

October 17, 2007

Glenn was a great man and we enjoyed his company at the races. Our heart goes out to you and we will keep you in our prayers.

MINNIE ROSE

October 17, 2007

we love and miss you Glenn...Our thought and prayer are with the family now and always...stay in touch please...we love you all...Minnie, Keith, Kristen & Brian Rose, Sidney Brittle and family

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