Harry Franklin Bowen, lovingly known as “B”, 101, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Commonwealth Senior Living.
A memorial service will be held for Harry at 2 P.M. on Monday, August 28, 2023 at Front Royal United Methodist Church with Reverend Rachel Plemmons officiating.
Harry was born on September 29, 1921 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late Harry Franklin Bowen Sr. and Ada Sue Bowen. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Aldene Bowen; his sister, Norma Bowen Carter; and his granddaughter, Caroline Handwerk.
Surviving Harry are his children, Thomas F. Bowen (Trinh) and Lynn Bowen Paradis (Stephen); his grandchildren, Rebecca Bowen, Heather Bowen Walters, Thang Vo, Megan Vo, and Matthew Handwerk; his eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Harry served in the United States Army and enlisted shortly after Pearl Harbor. He served during the remainder of WWII in the South Pacific. Following his service, he worked as an Industrial Mechanical Engineer until his retirement to Front Royal, Virginia where he was an active volunteer within the community and the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Front Royal United Methodist Church, or to Gentiva Hospice, 420 Neff Ave., Suite 110 Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.
Sending our deepest condolences,
The Gentiva Hospice Team
Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of Harry, who has returned to his Creator, the Grand Architect of the Universe. Farewell, Brother.
– The Officers and Members of Shiloh-MacCalla Lodge No. 558, Souderton PA