Henry Watson "Watt" Bowen Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Henry Watson “Watt” Bowen, Sr., age 87 of New Edinburg died Sunday, June 27, 2021 at his home. He was born December 17, 1933 in Tinsman, Arkansas. He was a retired logger, retiring at the age of 81 years old. He was also a member of First Baptist Church in New Edinburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Lee Bowen and Jarcy Camilla Russell Bowen; wife, Evelyn Fern Morgan Bowen; and one brother, Ross Bowen; grandparents, John Henry Bowen and Mary Elizabeth Duncan, and James and Betty Duncan Russell; sister, Perlie Lee Bowen; grandson, Casey Watson Bowen; and great grandson, Aiden Bowen. He is survived two sons, Henry Watson Bowen, Jr. and Wylie Dean Bowen both of New Edinburg; two daughters, Shelia Towery and Rosie Pierce both of New Edinburg; seven grandchildren, Christopher Bowen of Tacoma, WA, Mary Elizabeth Noyce of Davenport, FL, Cammella Kinchens of Clermont, FL, Justin Rothwell of Benton, Clay Towery of New Edinburg, Jessica Barrett of New Edinburg, Jeremy Towery of Fordyce; and thirteen great grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday 9:30 am until 10:00 am at Smith-Morgan Cemetery. Graveside services will be 10:00 am Wednesday with Rev. Tony Atkins officiating. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

Henry Watson "Watt" Bowen

December 17, 1933 - June 27, 2021