Woodrow Edsel

Bowen

Woodrow "Sonny" Edsel Bowen son of the late Suda Rozella Volner and Woodrow Oscar Bowen was born in Ironton, Missouri, on June 12, 1946. He departed this life at his residence in Ellington, Missouri on May 29, 2019, having attained the age of 72 years, 11 months and 17 days.

On December 17, 1966 in Bonne Terre, Missouri, Woodrow was united in marriage to Barbara Bullock and to this union six children were born. Woodrow was of the Christian Faith. He enjoyed collecting old cars, reading, drawing, fishing and riding motorcycles.

Woodrow was preceded in death by his parents and two sons, James Paul Bowen and Niel Armond Bowen.

Woodrow is survived by his wife, Barbara, three sons, Jason Bowen and wife Melinda of Ellington, Missouri, Matthew Bowen and Gabriel Bowen both of Ellington, Missouri, one daughter, Melissa Brickey and husband Robert of Boss, Missouri, one brother, Randy Bowen and wife Elaine of Bunker, Missouri, three sisters, Roberta Bowen of Boss, Missouri, Judy Bowen of Oates, Missouri, and Beverly Martin and husband Jerry of Boss, Missouri, 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Woodrow will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Wednesday, June 5 ^th 11A.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Funeral: Wednesday, June 5 ^th 1 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home

Minister: Elder Garry Mathes

Burial: Myers Cemetery

Pallbearers: JR Bowen, Joey Martin, Chris Bowen, Brennon Brame, Bryton Bowen and David Linderman

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Stroke Foundation or Violence Against Women