Jerry Robert Bowen, 77, of Attalla went to his heavenly home on Monday, June 5, 2023. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Morgan Funeral Chapel. Jimmy Fore will officiate. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Morgan Funeral Chapel & Crematory.
Jerry was born on October 13, 1945 and grew up in Attalla where he had many adventures and made lifelong friends. He served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1967 to 1971 and was honorably discharged. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church and was retired from Mueller Company. Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, visiting at trade day and B&B Pawn, and was an avid Alabama football fan. His grandsons were the highlight of his life and he treasured time spent with them.
Those preceding him in death include his wife of 50 years, Charlotte Bowen; parents, TB and Helen Bowen; sister, Susie Holderfield; brothers, Gary, Bill, Ronnie, and Dennis Bowen.
Jerry is survived by his daughter, Susan (Danny) Bishop; grandsons, Cody (Stephanie) Bishop and Andrew (Sydney) Bishop; brothers, Jack (Sandy) Bowen and Tim (Diane) Bowen along with many extended family members and friends.
Pallbearers will be Cody Bishop, Andrew Bishop, Nick Bowen, Steve West, Bryant West, and Magnum Waldrop.
The family would like to express our heartfelt love and appreciation to dad’s lifelong friend, Mack Garrison.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 12:00 until 2:00 on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the funeral home.
Morgan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.morganfuneralchapel.com for the Bowen family.
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