.SEARCHThe Web The Morning Journal .Obituaries.Commodore Bowens Sr.
Published: Wednesday, January 16, 2008
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He was born Jan. 9, 1953, in Lorain and was a lifelong resident of the city.
Bowens worked in the bar mill at U.S. Steel's Lorain Works, retiring after more than 30 years' service.
He played bass guitar, keyboard and drums and enjoyed music and writing songs.
He was a former member of Second Baptist Church in Lorain and a former musician at Body of Christ Church in Lorain.
He also played for area groups and was a member of the former Lorain band Black Mist.
He attended Lorain schools and graduated from Admiral King High School.
Survivors include his daughter, LaKisha Tenea Bowens of Lorain; son, Commodore Bowens Jr. of Elyria; sisters Cora Jean Bowens, Jeanette L. Bowens and Addie L. Bowens, all of Lorain; brothers Percy Bowens Jr. of Elyria and Dawoud Kareem Muhammad, IBN Bowens of Lakewood; and nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy and Mary Ellen (nee Gross) Bowens Sr.; sister, Lula Mae Chapman; and brothers Robert Ray Bowens and James Wells-Bowens.
Friends may call Friday from 11 a.m. until time of service at noon at Fairfield Christian Center, 2002 E. 28th St., Lorain. The Rev. Loversier Lewis, pastor of Second Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain.
Arrangements by Brown-Robinson Funeral Home, Lorain.
Published: Wednesday, January 16, 2008
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He was born Jan. 9, 1953, in Lorain and was a lifelong resident of the city.
Bowens worked in the bar mill at U.S. Steel's Lorain Works, retiring after more than 30 years' service.
He played bass guitar, keyboard and drums and enjoyed music and writing songs.
He was a former member of Second Baptist Church in Lorain and a former musician at Body of Christ Church in Lorain.
He also played for area groups and was a member of the former Lorain band Black Mist.
He attended Lorain schools and graduated from Admiral King High School.
Survivors include his daughter, LaKisha Tenea Bowens of Lorain; son, Commodore Bowens Jr. of Elyria; sisters Cora Jean Bowens, Jeanette L. Bowens and Addie L. Bowens, all of Lorain; brothers Percy Bowens Jr. of Elyria and Dawoud Kareem Muhammad, IBN Bowens of Lakewood; and nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy and Mary Ellen (nee Gross) Bowens Sr.; sister, Lula Mae Chapman; and brothers Robert Ray Bowens and James Wells-Bowens.
Friends may call Friday from 11 a.m. until time of service at noon at Fairfield Christian Center, 2002 E. 28th St., Lorain. The Rev. Loversier Lewis, pastor of Second Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain.
Arrangements by Brown-Robinson Funeral Home, Lorain.
.SEARCHThe Web The Morning Journal .Obituaries.Commodore Bowens Sr.
Published: Wednesday, January 16, 2008
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He was born Jan. 9, 1953, in Lorain and was a lifelong resident of the city.
Bowens worked in the bar mill at U.S. Steel's Lorain Works, retiring after more than 30 years' service.
He played bass guitar, keyboard and drums and enjoyed music and writing songs.
He was a former member of Second Baptist Church in Lorain and a former musician at Body of Christ Church in Lorain.
He also played for area groups and was a member of the former Lorain band Black Mist.
He attended Lorain schools and graduated from Admiral King High School.
Survivors include his daughter, LaKisha Tenea Bowens of Lorain; son, Commodore Bowens Jr. of Elyria; sisters Cora Jean Bowens, Jeanette L. Bowens and Addie L. Bowens, all of Lorain; brothers Percy Bowens Jr. of Elyria and Dawoud Kareem Muhammad, IBN Bowens of Lakewood; and nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy and Mary Ellen (nee Gross) Bowens Sr.; sister, Lula Mae Chapman; and brothers Robert Ray Bowens and James Wells-Bowens.
Friends may call Friday from 11 a.m. until time of service at noon at Fairfield Christian Center, 2002 E. 28th St., Lorain. The Rev. Loversier Lewis, pastor of Second Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain.
Arrangements by Brown-Robinson Funeral Home, Lorain.
Published: Wednesday, January 16, 2008
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He was born Jan. 9, 1953, in Lorain and was a lifelong resident of the city.
Bowens worked in the bar mill at U.S. Steel's Lorain Works, retiring after more than 30 years' service.
He played bass guitar, keyboard and drums and enjoyed music and writing songs.
He was a former member of Second Baptist Church in Lorain and a former musician at Body of Christ Church in Lorain.
He also played for area groups and was a member of the former Lorain band Black Mist.
He attended Lorain schools and graduated from Admiral King High School.
Survivors include his daughter, LaKisha Tenea Bowens of Lorain; son, Commodore Bowens Jr. of Elyria; sisters Cora Jean Bowens, Jeanette L. Bowens and Addie L. Bowens, all of Lorain; brothers Percy Bowens Jr. of Elyria and Dawoud Kareem Muhammad, IBN Bowens of Lakewood; and nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy and Mary Ellen (nee Gross) Bowens Sr.; sister, Lula Mae Chapman; and brothers Robert Ray Bowens and James Wells-Bowens.
Friends may call Friday from 11 a.m. until time of service at noon at Fairfield Christian Center, 2002 E. 28th St., Lorain. The Rev. Loversier Lewis, pastor of Second Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain.
Arrangements by Brown-Robinson Funeral Home, Lorain.
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