MEADIE BOWEN

October 5, 1927 – December 3, 2011

ANDERSON, SC - Meadie Develle Bowen, age 84, of 100 Cynthia Drive, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at the Rainey Hospice House.

Born in Anderson County, SC, he was a son of the late Lester D. Bowen and Margie Brooks Bowen.  Mr. Bowen proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II in Japan.  He was a retired manager of A & P Grocery Store, served on the Board of the West Anderson Water District and was former Treasurer of Centerville Volunteer Fire Department.  He was a faithful member of New Prospect Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.   He loved deeply his Saviour, family, and friends.   There is no doubt, Kate, children and grandchildren has an “angel” watching over them.  

Surviving is his loving wife of 62 years, Kate Davis Bowen; beloved sons, Phillip D. Bowen (Jackie) of Littleton, CO, Steve M. Bowen (Dale) of Anderson, SC and David H. Bowen (Darlene Sammons) of Townville, SC; brother, Calvin Bowen (Kay); sister, Sylvia B. Reed, all of Anderson, SC; Six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and his uncle, Cecil Bowen.  

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by sisters, Mildred (Mickey) Campbell and Bernice Sue Bowen. 

Funeral services will be held Monday, December 5, 2011 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Dr. Tony Smith and Rev. Tom Turner officiating.  Interment will follow in New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery with Military Honors.

The family will be at the residence and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Monday from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm. 

Memorials may be made to New Prospect Baptist Church, 2503 Whitehall Road, Anderson, SC 29625 or Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621. 

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com