The Bowen family announces with profound sadness the passing of Charles K. Bowen Sr., who left us on November 5, 2024, in Brockton, MA. Born on January 8, 1952, in Monrovia, Liberia, Charles was the beloved son of Colonel William B. Bowen Sr.* and Beatrice Stubblefield-Bowen*.
Charles leaves behind his devoted wife, Leona Bowen (Broderick), and cherished children: Angeline Wilson, Charles K. Bowen Jr., Charlene Bowen, and Calvin Bowen. He was a loving grandfather to Mustapha, Dajah, Darren, Joseph, Javon, Hope, and Ja’Shaun, and a proud great-grandfather to Kingston.
Charles is also survived by his siblings William B. Bowen II*, Jerome K. Bowen Sr., Brudnell E. Bowen Sr.*, Ophelia E. Bowen-Porte*, Josephine Bowen-Holder, James A. Bowen*, Nathaniel A. Bowen*, Beatrix Bowen-Griffith, Wilhemetta Bowen-Lewis, and Macketta Bowen; his foster siblings, Daniel Bowen and Vera Bowen.
In-laws who mourn his passing include Winifred Broderick, Evelyn Weeks, Columbus Broderick, Sylvanus Broderick, David D. Griffith*, Virginia Mitchell-Bowen, Georgiana Thompson-Bowen, Elizabeth Anderson-Bowen, and Kristin Laffey. Charles will also be deeply missed by his nieces and nephews: Justin, Kenya, Jeweh (Karen), Joel, Jerome Jr., Erika, Nikki, Tobias, Brudnell Jr., Barbara*, Mietta, Natasha, Kona, Jaime, Stefany-Delisle, Davina-Ashley, Josephine, Vanzetta*, William III, Precious, Maria, Victoria, and Rudolph.
Charles’ memory will live on in the hearts of his family and friends, who will forever cherish his legacy of kindness, strength, and unwavering love.
(*denotes those who have predeceased him.)
Viewing and Funeral Services:
Friday November 22, 2024
Viewing 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dolan Funeral Home
460 Granite Ave
Milton, MA 02186
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Viewing 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Service 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
St Paul’s Parish
701 Pleasant St.
Brockton, MA 02301Interment:
Immediately following the funeral service
Melrose Cemetary
88 N Pearl St.
Brockton, MA 02301
Repass:
The Labé Venue
574 Washington St., South
Easton, MA 02375
Contacts:
Calvin K. Bowen
Phone: (508) 510-0273
Jerome K. Bowen Sr
Phone: (617) 312-5905
Beatrix Bowen-Griffth
Phone: (617) 828-5319
Josephine Bowen-Holder
Phone: (617) 283-3673
Nearby Hotels:
Holiday Inn
60 Mazzeo Dr
Randolph, MA 02368
Phone: (781) 805-8850
Residence Inn
124 Liberty St
Brockton, MA 02301
Phone: (508) 583-3600
Hampton Inn
449 Page St
Stoughton, MA 02072
Phone: (781) 297-2900
Country Inn
50 Christy’s Pl
Brockton, MA 02301
Phone: (508) 313-9362
