Freddie Mitchell Bowen's Obituary
Freddie Mitchell Bowen, born January 2, 1942 to Forrest M. Bowen and Lois Hulsey in Ladonia, TX, passed away September 20, 2023. Freddie graduated from Ladonia High School in 1960, the last class of the Ladonia Rattler's. He began work at Collins Radio in Richardson, TX on June 3, 1960 retiring as a CNC Programmer in August, 1993 from Alcatel USA. Freddie was a long time member of the Church Of Christ.
On May 10, 1963 he married Margaret Oletha Clements. Jeffrey Mitchell was born 1965 and Sharon Denise in 1967. Freddie is predeceased by his parents, Forrest and Lois Bowen; sister, Sarah Vessels and twin brothers Noel and Joel Bowen and nephew Jerry Vessels.
Freddie is survived by wife of 60 years, Oletha Bowen, son Jeff Bowen ( Laura ) of Georgetown and daughter, Sharon ( Kevin ) Mcllroy of Dallas. Grandsons: Brandon ( Mandi ) Bowen of Timaru, NZ; Kyle ( Ashlyn) Bowen of Abilene; Daniel Mcllroy of Durango, CO. Nieces: Barbara Carter, Donna Eddins and Pat Vessels. Nephew: Mike Bowen.
A Memorial service will be October 7, 2023 at 10:00 am with a visitation 1 hour prior at Saturn Road Church of Christ, 3030 Saturn Road, Garland , TX 75041
Freddie requested memorials be made to Oak Ridge Cemetery, 10368 FM 1550, Lodonia, TX 75449 in lieu of flowers.
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