Charles Dean Bowen

Charles earned his BBA in Accounting from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas in 1993. Mr. Bowen attended The University of Texas at Dallas to further his Accounting education in 2002. In 2016 – 2017, Charles attended Texas State University again to further his education in accounting, farming and Chinese. Upon graduating from Texas State, Charles began his career as an accountant, but went back to his true love of teas and opened his own restaurant in the Dallas area called Tea, Thyme & Tisane. He work with both small and large companies including one of the largest sporting goods companies around named “Lotto”. Charles also worked as a real estate agent for a short time. He retired due to his disabilities with the disease, and moved back home to New Braunfels, Texas in 2017.

Mr. Bowen leaves behind his mother Ila Bowen; sisters, Sharon Laing, Cynthia Bowen and Crystal White; and nieces and nephews, Devinn White, Zarek Bowen, Sarah Laing, Hannah Laing and Drew White.

He was a gentle, loving man and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He thought of others and if sick, he sent them a beautiful get well card with one of his special packages of herbal teas. He studied and became proficient in different types of teas from all over the world to learn their medicinal uses for body ailments. Later in life, Charles grew a deep love for the Lord. In obedience to the Word to put God first, he said “The Lord’s Prayer” to start his day. He loved to sing and participated in the church choir for many years which brought great joy and comfort when he was very sick. He had a bulldog faith to live and declare the glory of the Lord. He was passionate about the outdoors and loved plants. He especially liked the Plumeria plant that he first discovered in Hawaii. He loved to garden and plant herbs. He even started a garden when he was so sick and couldn’t take care of himself. He loved birds with his favorite being the Cardinal. He loved animals too and had a “very special dog” named Birdie that he rescued from the pound. Charles also liked sports…especially tennis, which he played in high school. He loved to watch the “Pros” play on TV.