He was a disabled Army National Guard Veteran and a member of Prairie Grove Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Gloria Jean McDougald Bowden of the Prairie Grove Community; one son, Robert Bowden and wife, Chastity, of the Prairie Grove Community; two grandsons, Dylan and Wyatt Bowden, both of the Prairie Grove Community; two brothers, Clifford Bowden and Kenneth Bowden, both of the Prairie Grove Community; two sisters, Geneva Clampit and Ruth Ferguson, both of Monticello; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A special thanks to all the caregivers.
Condolences(27)
R. Pettigrew
, CO Monday, September 9, 2013 With our deepest condolences.Revelation 21: 3 & 4
Art McDaniel
Sheridan, AR Friday, September 6, 2013 Robert sorry for the loss of Downey. He sure placed a lot of good memories in my life as well as others I know.Reba Holland
Greenbrier, AR Friday, September 6, 2013 Gloris Jean, Just want you to know I am and have been thinking about you a lot. I am so sorry for your loss. I know you and Tiara talk a lot on Facebook and she keeps me filled in about Downey. So sorry.Joan Knuth
Gainesville, FL Thursday, September 5, 2013 My prayers are for you and your family at this difficult time. Your facebook friend.Joan Knuth
Amy Daniels
Searcy, AR Thursday, September 5, 2013 May your memories give you sweet smiles, thoughts, and strength throughout the rest of your lives until you meet him again.Always,
Amy Daniels
Billy & Sylvia Oliver
Hamburg, AR Thursday, September 5, 2013 So sorry to hear of your loss Gloria Jean, I did not know him but i have known you pretty well all my life and consider you a friend. You and your family will be in our prayer's in this very difficult time.Leon & Joann Moon
Pine Bluff, AR Thursday, September 5, 2013 With our sympathy.kim Phillips wells
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 5, 2013 So sorry Robert for your loss. Praying for your family.JudyUptigrove
Mabelvale, AR Wednesday, September 4, 2013 Gloria Jean and Robert you all are in our thoughts and prayers I have lots of memories of Downey when I was growing up Just know that he is in a better place May God Bless you all in wrap his arms around you love judy and jimmy uptigroveJohn "JC" Bowden
El Paso, TX Wednesday, September 4, 2013 Clifford and Kenneth my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this difficult time. I am sorry to hear about Downeys passing. Your cousin John Bowden, Johnnie Bowdens son.gloria bowden
hamburg, AR Wednesday, September 4, 2013 Mkeith griffin
, AR Wednesday, September 4, 2013 mrs. gloria, robert and family, know that the coming days will be long, but that the Lord will provide for you all. as time passes, so will the pain. keeping you in my prayers, God bless!keith
Marsha Pierce
Hampton, AR Wednesday, September 4, 2013 Healing & Comforting Prayers . Love ya'll bunches !John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 4, 2013 You are in our thoughts and prayers during the difficult days ahead.Love, John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Brad, Jake, & Jared
Diana Abney
Sherwood, AR Wednesday, September 4, 2013 Gloria & family, Asking the Lord to wrap his arms around you and comfort you during this very difficult time. May Downey Rest in Peace.Dolly Rhodes farmer
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 4, 2013 Gloria and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Downey's passing! Please know you are all my my thoughts and prayers, as Downey goes on to be with His Lord and Maker. Let God keep you and comfort you during this time of sorrow. love and prayers, your cousin, DollyBonnie Cruce
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Gloria Jean and Robert,I am so sorry to hear about Downey. I know that he is in a better place now and is in no more pain. Your family are in my prayers. Love all of you.
Tiara Hobbs Robinson
Greenbrier, AR Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Mrs. Gloria, you and your family are in my prayers.linda funderburg
monticello, KS Tuesday, September 3, 2013 gloria and family i am so sorry to hear about downey i will be saying a prayer or you'llJanice McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Tuesday, September 3, 2013 I am saddened to hear of your loss. Downey was a great Christian man whom all loved. My prayers are with each of you at this time. May God grant surround you with his loving arms, give you comfort and peace. With love & Sympathy, Janice Gladden McAllisterCharlsie Berryman Polk
Berryville, AR Tuesday, September 3, 2013 I'm so sorry about Mr. Downey. My prayers , my heart and my love are with each of you. God Bless you all. Rely on him and he will carry you through this.Pam White Blount
Colorado Springs, CO Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Gloria Jean and Robert,So sorry to hear of Mr. Downey. My heart and prayers are with you. May God wrap His loving arms around you and embrace you with the peace of His love.
Love, Pam
Walter & Norma Chapman
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Sorry to hear of Downey's passing. Norma and I send our prayers for the family.David & Kim Ray
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Prayers for comfort during this difficult time. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.Darlene Veasey-Johnson
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Mrs. Bowden, I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Bowden was a good man. I send to you and your family a hug and arms of strength.Joann a Holian
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Gloria & family; you are all in our prayers. So sorry for your loss he is not suffering any moreDebbie Reeves
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Gloria and family. You are in our Hearts and Prayers. We love you. Wesley & Debbie Reeves