He was retired as a Master Sergeant from the US Army where he served as a medic. At the end of his military career he served as an Army Recruiter. After retirement, he got in to the farming business.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jean Bowen; two sons David Bowen of Hot Springs Village and Ronnie Bowen of Dallas, TX; two daughters Patty Withers and Susie Strickland both of Monticello; and three grandchildren, Jessica Strickland of Houston, TX, Amy Withers of Shreveport, LA, and Tyler Bowen of Hot Springs Village; three half-brothers Allen Bowen of Tuckerman, Sammy Bowen of Swifton, and Kenny Bowen of Weiner; one sister, Wanda Jackson of Newport and one half-sister, Sharon Webb of Swifton
Condolences(53)
Linda
Many, LA Wednesday, October 10, 2012 Dear Susie so sorry for you and your family loss. I was reading UAM magazine and saw Mary Sue Wallace obituary so i went tosite of funeral home and saw Mr. Bowen. Will never forget you telling me he would wake up from a dream and say susie go get my gun. I think of you so much. email me sometimes Big Gal!! Linda Collins MooreDebra Prince
Warren, AR Sunday, May 27, 2012 My thoughts and prayers are with you, Bowen family. Mr. Cecil will be missed. He is known for being an AWESOME grandfather. He did what it took for those grandchildren. We look forward to seeing him again in the near future.My Deep Sympathy~
Debra Prince
d myer
, TX Saturday, May 26, 2012 Sorry for your lossPAT Galloway
WARREN, AR Thursday, May 24, 2012 Jean and familythinking of you allJehovah be with youRhonda Hatley
Monticello, AR Tuesday, May 22, 2012 I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Mr. Bowen being a very friendly man. He was always busy, driving around talking to everyone, calling his daughters and talking to them, and was always witty when I talked to him on the phone. Susie is my best friend, and Mrs. Jean and Susie, I will always be there for you and will be there in a second if you need anything. Love you!Mrs. Billy John Bowen
Hot Springs, AR Saturday, May 19, 2012 Oneal was a good husband and father. My prayers are with his familyVondracek Family
Hot Springs Village, AR Friday, May 18, 2012 We look forward to seeing him in the resurection.Joe and Lois Brown
Mabelvale Ar, AR Friday, May 18, 2012 Dear Jean and family, we were so sorry to hear about Cecil. We will be thinking about you. We Love you.W. Bruce Jones
Seattle, WA Friday, May 18, 2012 My condolence to the Bowen. I was a classmate of Patty, graduation class of 1974. My stepfather the last Hubert Smith and Mr. Bowen were friends and business men. Mr. Bowen was a good man that employed my last cousin Charlie E. Ridgell and took good care of his business affairs. My family really appreciated that. Mr. Cecil Bowen will be greatly missed.Thanks,
Bruce Jones
louise funderburg
monticello, AR Friday, May 18, 2012 O'neil was always friendly with me and I appreciated it. I know the family will miss him more and more as time goes by. I know he loved his family. I hope you will all have peace of heart each day with the faith that you have in God.Dennis Scogin
Newark, AR Thursday, May 17, 2012 Sorry to hear about your dad. You know Mr. Cecil is whole again and I'd bet he has already found him some champion coon hounds! God bless you Patty and Susie.Gail Shelby
Wilmar, AR Thursday, May 17, 2012 Patty & Susie,Your Dad was a great neighbor and we enjoyed him coming around now and then, looking for his dogs, lol. He always had a great sense of humor and I miss him everytime I go by the old homeplace. So sorry to hear of your loss. He will be missed by many people. Give your mother my condolences as well.
geraldine simmons
monticello, AR Wednesday, May 16, 2012 our prays are withyou alljanegilmore
hot springs vlg,, AR Wednesday, May 16, 2012 My thought's are with you all on this sad occasionJane Gilmore.
Deana Nichols
Monticello, AR Wednesday, May 16, 2012 So sorry to hear of your loss. Mr.Cecil will be missed and my familys thoughts and prayers are with you.Kristie Wood
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, May 16, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Mr Cecil that well but I know Mrs Jean very well. Y'all will be in our prayers.Curtis and Kristie Wood
Lee Anne (Galloway) Marshall
Alexander, AR Wednesday, May 16, 2012 I remember many good times and fond memories ofMr. Cecil, esp as a child. He always took an interest in me and made me feel good. I loved going to his farm and looking at all the horses, dogs etc.. I loved it.
He will be missed and am sorry he had to suffer so as he aged. My heart goes out to his wife and dear friend, his son David, and his daughters whom he dearly loved, his grandchildren and other loved ones. Sinerely, Lee Anne
Patti & Elijah Kaloyanoff
Hot Springs Village, AR Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Our thoughts & sympathies are with your family.lynette jones
dumas, AR Wednesday, May 16, 2012 sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the family.Sanford Shell
Hot Springs, AR Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Our thoughts and prayers are with your family today.kendrick holmes
mcghee, AR Wednesday, May 16, 2012 with deepest sympathy.Dan Burson
North Little Rock, AR Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Our prayers are with your family.Patricia H. Rodriguez
Hot Springs Village, AR Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Iam so sorry for your lost.. May Jehovah confort you all at this difficult time. With Christian Love Sister Patricia Rodriguez. HotSprings North CongregationRosemary Hamlin
Mcghee, AR Tuesday, May 15, 2012 To the Bowen family'Mr. Cecil will be missed at the kidney center. He was the one who MADE our day at work, many days he made us smile, is shall I say laugh!! It was a GREAT pleasure working as his nurse.
Rosemary Hamlin
Dumas, AR Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Want you to know that the family is in my prayer! Mr. Cecil was a great lovable man, and I really enjoyed him as a patient!! May GOD bless the family.Leland Kennedy
Hot Springs Village, AR Tuesday, May 15, 2012 We are truly sorry for your lost. It is never easy to lose a love one. Our prayers are with your family.Brian E. Smith
Bossier, LA Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Thank you for your service to our country! God speed!I pray that God will wrap his arms around your family to give them comfort.
Lola West
warren, AR Tuesday, May 15, 2012 David,I am sorry to hear about your Dad. May God be with you and your family during this time.
Lola West
Denise Frost
Monticello, AR Tuesday, May 15, 2012 I am so very sorry to hear about Mr. Bowen. I always enjoyed him coming into my office at the Courthouse, whether it was to discuss something on his assessment or just to visit a minute or so.I know that you will miss him greatly.
norman & Betty James
, AR Tuesday, May 15, 2012 so sorry for your loss.GARY V. SMITH
HOT SPRINGS, AR Tuesday, May 15, 2012 DAVID AND FAMILY, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.Joel and Debbi Wall
Hot Springs, AR Tuesday, May 15, 2012 DavidI am sorry for your loss. I know how it feels.
Your friends.
Joel and Debbi
Allen Tillery
Hot Springs, AR Tuesday, May 15, 2012 It was a pleasure and an honor knowing Cecil. A friend for many years to all our family. I can only imagine that he, my Dad, Homer Tillery, and Gene Abernathy are probably talking about a old coon day that they once had. He will be missed but not forgotten. Our prayers are with all the family.Allen, Chad, & Brad Tillery
Jodi Lang
McGehee, AR Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Prayers for the family. He will be missed by all the staff and other residents at the nursing home.sbowen
Tuckerman, AR Tuesday, May 15, 2012 I am thinking about you all with love and good memories of past times .Allen and Sandra Bowen
Larry H. Pickens
Hot Springs Village, AR Tuesday, May 15, 2012 To the Bowen Family:Dianne and I send our condolences to the Bowen family. We have both been there, so we truly know the pain you are feeling. The resurrection hope is so comforting at this time.
Love,
Larry and Dianne Pickens
Doug Pruitt
Hot springs Village, AR Tuesday, May 15, 2012 We are deeply sorry for the lose of you father. I understand it is very hard to deal with a lose like this one. Our prayers are with your familyCharles Saffold
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, May 15, 2012 I am sorry to hear of Cecil passing I will be praying for all of you. He was a pleasure to know and go to horse shows with and all the other places we went together He will be greatly missed.Charles Saffold
Chris & Karin Mann
Wilmington, NC Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Bowen Family,You are in our prayers during your time of grief.
Denton Felton & Sue Felton
Hot Springs Village, AR Monday, May 14, 2012 We did not have the privilege of associating with Cecil but we know from knowing his family, that he raised good stock that resulted in loving members of of Jehovah's Witnesses's, our God's, organization. We look forward to meeting him in the new system, soon to be here on the earth and in heaven. We love you and all your family,Denton and Susanne Felton
Yvonne Sanders
Hot Springs Village, AR Monday, May 14, 2012 It is with great sympathy that I sign this guestbook for the Bowen family. May Jehovah be with Cecil Bowens family I know he was dearly loved and cared for.Wanda Jackson
Newport, AR Monday, May 14, 2012 Sincere SympathyCasey, Julie, Caylie, Allison Sipes
Hot Springs, AR Monday, May 14, 2012 Our prayers are with you all at this difficult time.Kathryne Burton
Monticello, AR Monday, May 14, 2012 Patty and family:Kenneth and I have you in our prayers. Our condolences.
Mike , Rhonda, Carly Mercer
Warren, AR Monday, May 14, 2012 We have all of you in our thoughts and prayers at this time.Vance and Joyce Sipes
Warren, AR Monday, May 14, 2012 Dear Jean and Family,We're really sorry for your loss.We will be thinking of you in the days to come.Love You All,Vance &JoyceRoger and Lana Bodiford
Hot Springs, AR Monday, May 14, 2012 Jean and family we're thinking of you. Roger n LanaRaymond and Mary Brown
Ft. Worth, TX Monday, May 14, 2012 Cecil was one of my favorite Uncles. I'm sure going to miss you. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.Raymond Gene and Mary Brown
Lindy Hester
Monticello, AR Monday, May 14, 2012 My thoughts and prayers are with you.Donna Lytle
Monticello, AR Monday, May 14, 2012 Jean and children, I'm so sorry for your loss, I love all of you. Sincerely, DonnaJames and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Monday, May 14, 2012 Susie and PattyOur love and prayers for you.
James and Kathy
James Hodges
Dermott, AR Sunday, May 13, 2012 I have been takning Mr. Cecil to his appointments for a long time now, I have got to know that man very well. He was a blessing in life and will be greatly missed. His time has come and now he can be at peace.Ken Loveless
Hot Springs, AR Sunday, May 13, 2012 We are sorry for you loss.