Chatham…..Harold Miller Bowen, age 90 of 4037 Climax Road, Chatham died Monday, September 9, 2013 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.
Born August 23, 1923 in Pittsylvania County he was a son of the late John Henry Bowen and Connie Brown Duncan Bowen. He was predeceased by four brothers, Andrew Bowen, Gordon Bowen, Sanford Bowen, and Haywood Bowen; and three sisters, Virgie Taylor, Irene Towler, and Fannie Mayhew. Mr. Bowen was a member of New Bethel Church of the Brethren and was a retired farmer. He loved to hunt, fish, and do yard work.
He is survived by his wife, Mary "Betty" Ellington Bowen of the residence; three daughters, Gladys J. Bowen of Blairs, Lois B. Shelton and her husband, Wayne of Chatham, and Patricia B. Boles and her husband, Mark of Chatham; four grandchildren, Ashley W. Shelton, Jason E. Shelton and his wife, Lindsay, Beth A. Boles, and Amy L. Boles; four great-grandchildren, Caleb W. Shelton, Caiden E. Shelton, Noelle K. Shelton, and Harper G. Shelton; and a grand-pet, Mandy.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Rev. Leo Johnson and Rev. Curtis English. Burial will follow in Highland Burial Park in Danville.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Climax First Responders or the Climax Volunteer Fire Department, 1876 Cooksburg Road, Chatham, VA 24531.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.