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1943 - 2013
Tom Bowen, 69, of West Hamlin, WV passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV. He was born July 12, 1943 in Charleston, WV son of late Darrell F. and Neva Harrah Bowen. He was a retired band director at Guyan Valley High School and a member of West Hamlin United Methodist Church where he was choir director. He is survived by his wife Nancy Neff Bowen; three sons Jay (Susan) Bowen of Milton, WV, Jon (Starlena)Bowen of Branchland, WV, and Jeff (Angela) Bowen of West Hamlin, WV; eight grandchildren Sarah Cottrell, Jayson Bowen, Connor Bowen, Abigail Bowen, Allison Bowen, Addison Bowen, Jaden Bowen and Peri Bowen; two sisters Mary (Tom) Blackwell of North Carolina and Susan Hanna of Charleston, WV. Visitation will be held 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 28, 2013 at West Hamlin United Methodist Church, West Hamlin, WV. A private family graveside service and burial will be conducted by Pastor Tom Jeffrey. Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.
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There are currently 16 condolences.
Charlie Fraley
cfraley@MedicEmail.com
Sunday August 4, 2013 at
1:17 PM
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So sorry for your loss. I apologize for the tardiness of this posting but just saw the obit today.
Tom Bowen was my all-time favorite teacher. He instilled in me a love of music and a desire to excel in performance which persists even today. He also was a kind and gentle man who made me feel welcome and an important part of something bigger than myself - those late 60's and early 70's SPHS bands were truly remarkable. I have often remembered him fondly.
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Rita Whaley Bennett
Friday March 1, 2013 at
7:47 PM
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Tom Bowen's legacy will surely live on in his students. I can't be the only one who now directs a band and has a life filled with music! We mourn his passing.
from a South Point student 1970s.
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Keith Petrie
Thursday February 28, 2013 at
8:35 PM
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Nancy:
I am so very sorry for your loss. You and yours are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
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Amy Fields
Thursday February 28, 2013 at
6:10 PM
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My deepest condolences to the Bowen family. Mr. Bowen played a significant part of childhood, and he was a very gifted and talented man. He will be missed by many.
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Angie Cummings Urling
Thursday February 28, 2013 at
4:55 PM
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We are so sorry for the loss of Me. Bowen. He was a wonderful man who taught us all so much about music, working as a team, becoming our best, and being proud of our school. Heaven has gained another angel and I know he is making beautiful music. Love and prayers for you all.
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Terry Noble
tnoble@zoominternet.net
Thursday February 28, 2013 at
1:09 PM
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Mr. Bowen was my band director at South Point High School in 1969. I'll be keeping the family in my prayers.
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Scott Prichard
spcoin@comcast.net
Thursday February 28, 2013 at
10:28 AM
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I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Your family is in my thoughts at this sad time. Tom was more than a band director to so many of us that passed through Guyan Valley during his time there. He created a family like feeling among us all. The ballgames and competitions that he gave so much of his personal time will always be remembered. May you find peace and trust that God has called home yet another one of his children.
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Mary Ann Canterbury
Thursday February 28, 2013 at
10:13 AM
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I am so sorry, Nancy.
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Christine Payton Wilson
Thursday February 28, 2013 at
9:08 AM
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Mr.Bowen was a very spritual man..God recieved a new angel..Prayers are with the whole family.
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Karen Workman Spry
Thursday February 28, 2013 at
8:42 AM
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Nancy Im so sorry to hear of your lose he was a wonderful man he always took care and watched over my children when they would go with the band I had no worries when he was there once again Im so sorry
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Kerry Lilly
Thursday February 28, 2013 at
8:19 AM
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Dear Nancy and Family, My life was greatly blessed by the friendship and fellowship I had with Tom. I remember his wit, his stories, his love for you all, his love for music and his students, and his love for the Lord! Time and miles prevent me from being there today, but rest assured my heart, mind, and prayers are with you today and always as I remember my brother in the Lord Tom as he joins a host of wonderful family and friends and each of you as you carry onward the love and joy Tom brought to us all. May God Be With You Till We Meet Again....
Kerry
PS I am sure he'll be singing "Mud River Style" with the heavenly choir he now joins...
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Kenny Stultz
Thursday February 28, 2013 at
5:52 AM
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As a former band director I have had the pleasure of knowing Tom. He was always a pleasant soul, and I shall miss him. May God grant your family peace in the midst of your current storm.
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andy mccomas
Thursday February 28, 2013 at
12:26 AM
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just wanted to send my condlonces for tho loss of a good man . was a great teacher that the kids loved . he will be missed by all
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Patsy Stephenson
Wednesday February 27, 2013 at
6:00 PM
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Dear Nancy and family, I am sorry for your loss. My father Odell Brumfield worked for you father for many years at the "service station" in Proctorville/Rome Ohio. Bernard and Helen Neff were wonderful people. Please know you are in my prayers.
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LaTonja Dillon
Wednesday February 27, 2013 at
5:16 PM
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I am sorry and very saddened by your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the entire family.
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Rossette Pardue-Steward
Wednesday February 27, 2013 at
2:53 PM
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Nancy, Jeff, Jon, Jay, and families,
I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Bowen's passing. He was a great man and a wonderful teacher and friend. Prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Love to you all.
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