Joseph Thomas Bowden

Mr. Bowden was born September 10, 1940 in Harnett County, NC, son of the late Marshall James Bowden and Ruby Dell West Bowden. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and the NC National Guard in Red Springs. Mr. Bowden served two terms as County Commissioner in Harnett County. He had a loving family, loved his cat Stormy, dog, Nina, and enjoyed playing pool. He was a loyal and generous friend who was very kind hearted and a fierce protector of his family.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Bowden; two sons, Joe Bowden, Jr. and Joe Wilson; two granddaughters, Hanna Bowden and Chloe Sujui Bowden; a brother, Larry Bowden; and a sister, Brenda Bowden McLeod. He was preceded in death by brothers, Hubert James Bowden, Wayman Carson Bowden, Howard Aaron Bowden, Thurman Elton Bowden, and Marshall James Bowden, Jr.

A celebration of his life will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, April 15, 2023 in the White Funeral Home Shallotte Chapel.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shallottefunerals.com for the Bowden family.

White Funeral and Cremation Service, Shallotte, North Carolina.