Ruben Roosevelt Bowen
March 17, 1923 ~ March 14, 2017
ROCKY MOUNT - Ruben R. Bowen, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Born in Wilson County, NC on March 17, 1923, he was the son of the late Percy and Maggie Bowen. He was also preceded in death by his brother, James Bowen.
Ruben was a member of Marvin United Methodist Church of Rocky Mount where he enjoyed singing in the choir. He was a World War II veteran where he served as a Sargent Technician in the Army Medical Corp. After the war he became a Railway Postal Clerk and continued with the Postal Service until his retirement. After retirement Ruben enjoyed gardening, playing his guitar and trying to make all those around him smile.
Ruben leaves behind to cherish his memory, loving wife, Sylvia Dolores Bowen; and son, Scott Bowen and wife, Vickie. He is also survived by a sister, Ethel Blackburn; and several nieces and one nephew.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, March 17, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Pineview Cemetery with Rev. Patrick Sinclair officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 17, 2017 at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services prior to the Graveside Service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Nash County Animal Shelter, 921 First Street, Ext., Nashville, NC 27856 or Edgecombe-Nash Humane Society, P. O. Box 1783, Rocky Mount, NC 27802.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 3/17, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Friday 3/17, 1:00 pm
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Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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To the Bowen Family, Yesterday morning I lost a very special piece of my heart, the grandfather figure that i never had. I loved him dearly! Our families shared vacations, meals together and endless laughter. I never grew tired of the war stories he shared with me or any anything he had to share with me. He just had a way of catching my attention. I think his favorite brag on me was that he introduced me to Mt Dew at a very young age and the excitement and reaction I expressed ! I will hold so many memories of this wonderful man deep in my heart forever! Scott thanks for sharing you dad with me all these wonderful years ! Phyllis
Miss Delores and Scott I always had a wonderful respect for Ruben and he will be missed.In some ways he reminded me of my own father with his mild manner and always happy cheerful disposition. I always appreciated the birthday and Christmas cards from both him and you Miss Delores. We can be thankful he was born on St. Patrick’s Day as Green would become him.Scott always wear your green out of respect of your father as I bet he would appreciate it especially with it being so close to Spring. Sure the weather is not cooperating for now but Ruben and God will remedy that. We can be blessed he was with us for so long. I lost my father when he was 47 in 1967 and gentlemen like Ruben seemed to fill his place in their own way. I have been blessed to have had older friends like Ruben since dad passed on and yes I miss these older friends when God calls but I have a comfort that many of these friends lived a long life as Ruben has and the world is a better place and I a better person for knowing him for so many years so I am telling him sleep in peace knowing he will not only be with Jesus since yesterday but we will all see him on the day of the Rapture which I believe is not long off but is in God’s good time. Now Ruben can meet my mom again and my father and I bet dad would enjoy some guitar solos with him in heaven Sweet dreams as best God allows to one of his that has passed on and know your spirit will be with we who loved and appreciate him Always, Clyde Gallop
Oh what can I say. Ruben has been such an inspiration to me. I saw him a few days before he passed and we talked about when ,Marvin Coats, Lee Bellamy and Ruben had I had a small singing group, The Marvin Master Singers. We all sang periodically at Marvin Methodist Church on falls road. Ruben sure loved to sing and play his guitar. I use to go over to his home and we would play and sing together. Oh he so much enjoyed his music. I remember taking Ruben to 301 to a place, can’t remember the name, but a group of older gentleman would meet and just play their music. I am sure Ruben will be heading up the choir in heaven now. He was such a godly man and really loved people and would do anything for you. Ruben , Mary and I will miss you but will meet again.