Timothy William Bowen Jr. departed his life well lived, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at the VA Medical Center in Asheville.
Tim was born in Varnville, S.C. Jan. 08, 1927, and was raised in Raleigh, with his mother Nettie; sister, Mary Edna; and brother, Johnny, all deceased.
Upon graduation of high school Tim was accepted at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Medical School where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business.
Tim's devotion to serve his country led to enlistments in both WWII and Korean War where he earned honorable discharges from the United States Navy.
Tim completed his studies at UNC earning a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration which led to a distinguished career with the Wm.S. Merrill Company serving as a Pharmaceutical Representative in Wilmington, N.C. until relocating to Charlotte, where Tim and wife of 61 years, Mary raised a loving family. Tim continued working in the pharmaceutical field until 1975.
With the children grown, Tim and Mary opened a real estate company on Lake Norman where they performed residential sales and appraisals. After retiring in 1985, Tim and Mary relocated to the Morganton area where Tim served part-time as a Hospice volunteer, and National Forest Service greeter at the Nebo office.
Tim was a "man for all seasons" and always was ready with compliments and smiles to family, friends and strangers alike often followed by a small offering of chocolate as Tim was rarely without a pocket full of Hershey Kisses. Tim's daily goal was to bring a little sunshine into the lives of others. His family and friends could always count on Tim to promote the positive and provide an encouraging voice.
Tim's wit and wisdom will be surely missed but those who knew him can agree - Heaven got one heck of an upgrade with Tim now reunited with "his bride" Mary where they will celebrate eternal life strolling along Sunshine and Bluebird Lane. Tim and Mary had three children, Beverly Ramsey, Linville, Forrest Bowen, Bluffton, S.C. and Marc Bowen, Greensboro; and numerous grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
After a private ceremony, Tim and Mary will be buried together at the NC Veteran's Cemetery in Black Mountain.
Source Citation: Kirksey Funeral Home in Morganton.
Tim was born in Varnville, S.C. Jan. 08, 1927, and was raised in Raleigh, with his mother Nettie; sister, Mary Edna; and brother, Johnny, all deceased.
Upon graduation of high school Tim was accepted at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Medical School where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business.
Tim's devotion to serve his country led to enlistments in both WWII and Korean War where he earned honorable discharges from the United States Navy.
Tim completed his studies at UNC earning a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration which led to a distinguished career with the Wm.S. Merrill Company serving as a Pharmaceutical Representative in Wilmington, N.C. until relocating to Charlotte, where Tim and wife of 61 years, Mary raised a loving family. Tim continued working in the pharmaceutical field until 1975.
With the children grown, Tim and Mary opened a real estate company on Lake Norman where they performed residential sales and appraisals. After retiring in 1985, Tim and Mary relocated to the Morganton area where Tim served part-time as a Hospice volunteer, and National Forest Service greeter at the Nebo office.
Tim was a "man for all seasons" and always was ready with compliments and smiles to family, friends and strangers alike often followed by a small offering of chocolate as Tim was rarely without a pocket full of Hershey Kisses. Tim's daily goal was to bring a little sunshine into the lives of others. His family and friends could always count on Tim to promote the positive and provide an encouraging voice.
Tim's wit and wisdom will be surely missed but those who knew him can agree - Heaven got one heck of an upgrade with Tim now reunited with "his bride" Mary where they will celebrate eternal life strolling along Sunshine and Bluebird Lane. Tim and Mary had three children, Beverly Ramsey, Linville, Forrest Bowen, Bluffton, S.C. and Marc Bowen, Greensboro; and numerous grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
After a private ceremony, Tim and Mary will be buried together at the NC Veteran's Cemetery in Black Mountain.
Source Citation: Kirksey Funeral Home in Morganton.
Timothy William Bowen Jr. departed his life well lived, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at the VA Medical Center in Asheville.
Tim was born in Varnville, S.C. Jan. 08, 1927, and was raised in Raleigh, with his mother Nettie; sister, Mary Edna; and brother, Johnny, all deceased.
Upon graduation of high school Tim was accepted at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Medical School where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business.
Tim's devotion to serve his country led to enlistments in both WWII and Korean War where he earned honorable discharges from the United States Navy.
Tim completed his studies at UNC earning a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration which led to a distinguished career with the Wm.S. Merrill Company serving as a Pharmaceutical Representative in Wilmington, N.C. until relocating to Charlotte, where Tim and wife of 61 years, Mary raised a loving family. Tim continued working in the pharmaceutical field until 1975.
With the children grown, Tim and Mary opened a real estate company on Lake Norman where they performed residential sales and appraisals. After retiring in 1985, Tim and Mary relocated to the Morganton area where Tim served part-time as a Hospice volunteer, and National Forest Service greeter at the Nebo office.
Tim was a "man for all seasons" and always was ready with compliments and smiles to family, friends and strangers alike often followed by a small offering of chocolate as Tim was rarely without a pocket full of Hershey Kisses. Tim's daily goal was to bring a little sunshine into the lives of others. His family and friends could always count on Tim to promote the positive and provide an encouraging voice.
Tim's wit and wisdom will be surely missed but those who knew him can agree - Heaven got one heck of an upgrade with Tim now reunited with "his bride" Mary where they will celebrate eternal life strolling along Sunshine and Bluebird Lane. Tim and Mary had three children, Beverly Ramsey, Linville, Forrest Bowen, Bluffton, S.C. and Marc Bowen, Greensboro; and numerous grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
After a private ceremony, Tim and Mary will be buried together at the NC Veteran's Cemetery in Black Mountain.
Source Citation: Kirksey Funeral Home in Morganton.
Tim was born in Varnville, S.C. Jan. 08, 1927, and was raised in Raleigh, with his mother Nettie; sister, Mary Edna; and brother, Johnny, all deceased.
Upon graduation of high school Tim was accepted at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Medical School where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business.
Tim's devotion to serve his country led to enlistments in both WWII and Korean War where he earned honorable discharges from the United States Navy.
Tim completed his studies at UNC earning a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration which led to a distinguished career with the Wm.S. Merrill Company serving as a Pharmaceutical Representative in Wilmington, N.C. until relocating to Charlotte, where Tim and wife of 61 years, Mary raised a loving family. Tim continued working in the pharmaceutical field until 1975.
With the children grown, Tim and Mary opened a real estate company on Lake Norman where they performed residential sales and appraisals. After retiring in 1985, Tim and Mary relocated to the Morganton area where Tim served part-time as a Hospice volunteer, and National Forest Service greeter at the Nebo office.
Tim was a "man for all seasons" and always was ready with compliments and smiles to family, friends and strangers alike often followed by a small offering of chocolate as Tim was rarely without a pocket full of Hershey Kisses. Tim's daily goal was to bring a little sunshine into the lives of others. His family and friends could always count on Tim to promote the positive and provide an encouraging voice.
Tim's wit and wisdom will be surely missed but those who knew him can agree - Heaven got one heck of an upgrade with Tim now reunited with "his bride" Mary where they will celebrate eternal life strolling along Sunshine and Bluebird Lane. Tim and Mary had three children, Beverly Ramsey, Linville, Forrest Bowen, Bluffton, S.C. and Marc Bowen, Greensboro; and numerous grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
After a private ceremony, Tim and Mary will be buried together at the NC Veteran's Cemetery in Black Mountain.
Source Citation: Kirksey Funeral Home in Morganton.
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