Horace Bowen

Mr. Horace Bowen, 79, of Bladenboro, entered into eternal rest Sunday, January 13, 2008.

Mr. Bowen was born in Bladen County to Pearl and Emma Bowen. He was a licensed funeral director and worked in the funeral service business for many years. He worked with Lewis Funeral Home of Bladenboro and Bladen Funeral Home of Elizabethtown. He was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Bladenboro. Mr. Bowen was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

He was predeceased by his parents, Pearl and Emma Bowen; a sister, Esther Hester, and a brother, P.M. "Buddy" Bowen.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Bowen of the home; two sons, Joey Bowen and Rick Bowen, both of Bladenboro; two daughters, Donna Crutchfield of Greenville and Laura Allbright of Bladenboro; one brother, E.C. Bowen of Bladenboro; one sister, Juanita Rhodes of Binghamton, NY; and five grandchildren.

Visitation is planned for Tuesday, January 15, 2008 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Bladenboro. The funeral will be Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Bladenboro with Dr. Russell Cherry officiating. Burial will be in Pinecrest Cemetery following the service.