Faulkville-Mr. Aldon Lee Bowen, 73, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2013 at his home.
Mr. Aldon was born on December 17, 1939 in Clarkesville, GA to the late Effert & Melvina Bowen. He was a member of the Dean Forest Baptist Church and the Rifleman's Assn. He was a member of the Boilermakers Local Union # 26 for 40 years. He dedicated his life to his family as a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Lee Ann Bowen; three daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa & Rusty McClain, Kathy & Tony Creech and Michelle & David Bussell; grandchildren, Mindi & Jonathan Rahn, Ashleigh & Wayne Foskey, Alec Creech, Sydnie Jenkins and Haleigh Jenkins; great-grandchildren, Jaydon and Madilyn Rahn; brother, Angelo Bowen (deceased); sisters, Ruby Smiley and Sylvia Drass as well as extended family.
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.
Funeral: 11 a.m. on Monday in the chapel of the funeral home with burial to follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery.
Remembrances may be given to the National Parkinson Foundation, P.O. Box 3211, Rome, GA 30164
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – West Chatham Chapel – 901 W. Hwy. 80 – Pooler, GA (912) 748-2444