J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Bowden, Jr., Byron Clayton

Tuesday, August 30, 2005

Richmond, Virginia

BYRON CLAYTON BOWDEN, JR., 70, died Sunday, August 28, 2005 in Henrico County, VA. Born October 31, 1934 in Isle of Wight County, VA, he was the son of the late Byron C. Bowden, Sr. and Mary Lewis Bowden. A 1956 graduate of VPI with a degree in Agriculture, Mr. Bowden had retired after twenty two years of service with the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Contract Compliance Officer with General Services. After his retirement he worked for the State of Virginia as an Instructor for Compliance Officers Training with the Department of Mental Health. Byron served his country in the U. S. Army in Korea from 1956 through 1957, and from 1957 until 1991 as a Colonel in the U. S. Army Reserves. He served as a deacon at Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church where he was a member since 1966, and was a former member of Tucker Swamp Baptist Church in Zuni, VA.

A loving and devoted father and grandfather, he is survived by his son, Glenn W. Bowden; two grandchildren, Taylor Andrew Bowden, Katie Marie Bowden; and his former wife, Julia Brittle Bowden, all of Richmond.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 1, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Purviance Funeral Home, Wakefield, with the Rev. Michael Poole officiating. Interment will be in the Tucker Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery, Zuni, VA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, 2300 Dumbarton Rd., Richmond, VA 23228. Condolences may be posted at our website at www.jtmorriss.com.

Glenn: it was a shock to learn of your father's passing today from Bobbie,(Mom). We were not prepared to come to the service so please accept our inability to be there. I truly enjoyed your father's fellowship when we could get together from time to time. I did not realize that we were only 2 years apart. Please accept our condolences and prayers not only this situation, but for you during these trying times for personally. If you can spare a minute of your time give me a call on my cell phone: 804-543-1337.
Our love to you, Taylor and Katie.

Posted by: Bill & Jean Jeffries at September 1, 2005 01:41 PM

To the Bowden Family,
I have many fond memories of Mr. Bowden. My mother taught him in school and he had me for a student. I remember the over night trips he would arrange for us to Ft. Lee and bus trip to see the Redskins play in the snow. I know he was a proud Father and a good friend; was shocked when I heard the news. May God's rich blessings comfort you in his promises of eteneral life with him.

Posted by: Bob Felts at August 31, 2005 11:21 AM

Glenn,

We were very sorry to hear of the death of your father. We have many good memories of him at Hatcher. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Ralph and Anne Winecoff

Posted by: Ralph & Anne Winecoff at August 31, 2005 11:21 AM

Glen
Please accept our deepest sympathy over the loss of your daddy and to your children. I know he will be greatly missed by you but time will help. I have many fond memories of him growing up around Zuni and the visits he had made to see us in the last year or two. Hope to see you at the funeral home Thursday. May the Lord be with you now in a very special way.

With love,
Little Helen and Joe Hobbs

Posted by: Helen and Joe Hobbs at August 30, 2005 09:17 PM