He was born Nov. 2, 1924, in Morris, Okla. He was a World War II Army veteran under Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower. He served his country from 1943 to 1945 as a guard-patrolman for the headquarters of the Ninth Army in England, France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. He received a Good Conduct medal.
He took great pride in retiring at the age of 57 after 42 years of service with Phillips Oil as a pipeliner. He was a 54-year member of the American Legion.
One of his greatest joys was being a lifelong New York Yankees fan.
Services were Saturday, Aug. 3, at Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Peabody.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Cleo Bowen; a brother, Ronnie Boston; and a sister, Peggy Baker.
Living relatives include his son, Terry Bowen; a brother, Carlos Girk; and two sisters, Geraldine Glenn and Erma Nellans.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
-The Peabody Gazette_
He was born Nov. 2, 1924, in Morris, Okla. He was a World War II Army veteran under Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower. He served his country from 1943 to 1945 as a guard-patrolman for the headquarters of the Ninth Army in England, France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. He received a Good Conduct medal.
He took great pride in retiring at the age of 57 after 42 years of service with Phillips Oil as a pipeliner. He was a 54-year member of the American Legion.
One of his greatest joys was being a lifelong New York Yankees fan.
Services were Saturday, Aug. 3, at Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Peabody.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Cleo Bowen; a brother, Ronnie Boston; and a sister, Peggy Baker.
Living relatives include his son, Terry Bowen; a brother, Carlos Girk; and two sisters, Geraldine Glenn and Erma Nellans.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
-The Peabody Gazette_
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