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THOMAS BOWDEN Obituary
58, of Dover, died Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at his home following a long battled illness. A son of Betty (Scott) Bowden of Seward, Pa. and the late James Bowden, Thomas was born May 7, 1960 in Johnstown, Pa. Thomas graduated from Laurel Valley High School in 1978. Following his high school graduation, he enlisted with the United States Navy and served as an electrician until his retirement in 1998. Thomas was extremely proud of his military career and was deployed many times throughout the world. He was recently working at Poly Flex Technologies in Baltic and was a member of the Tusco Rifle Club. Thomas enjoyed making creations out of Lego's as well as collecting and shooting guns and collecting knives and model trains. He loved to watch movies and reading, his flashlights and sweets as well as preparing home cooked meals. Most of all he loved to laugh while spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Leah (Kurjian) Bowden whom he married on October 15, 2016; his daughters, Krista Bowden and Mariah Unger both of Medina; his siblings, Scott (Esther) Bowden of Cincinnati, Elizabeth Locher and Essie Bowden both of Seward, Pa. and his P-U-P-P-Y, Eddy. Thomas was preceded in death by his father; his first wife, Debbie (White) Bowden who passed away on October 7, 2002; and his brother, Jimmy Bowden.
In keeping with Thomas' wishes, there will be no calling hours and cremation will take place through the care of the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday, March 29, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery at Rittman, Ohio with Pastor Brian Flood officiating. Those wishing to do so may send the family a personal condolence and light a candle in remembrance of Thomas by visiting the funeral home website, www.geibcares.com. Contributions may be made in Thomas' memory to Community Hospice of Tuscarawas County, 716 Commercial Avenue SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.
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Lori Lay
March 21, 2019
I can not say enough about this amazing man. He truly was a someone you could never replace. He was married to my sister Debbie and I thought of him as a brother not just an in law. I have missed him horribly and I know I just reminded him to much of my sister. He was such a great husband and father to my amazing niece, no one and I mean no one could ever be such a good man as him. He helped me so much with my kids and they truly will never forget him. I love you Tom and truly regret that I have not told him how much he means to me! You will always be in my heart you are a truly amazing man. Thank you for everything. Rest in peace and tell debbie. Mom,dad, and Kirk I love them and miss them every day. Thank you for being such an amazing man to my family. My heart is so heavy right now and I truly am sorry for everything. I love you Tom and always will!!!
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