Rey Marion Bowden's Obituary
Rey Marion Bowden, 90, of Locust, formerly of Tampa, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, at TerraBella Harrisburg.
Born on December 2, 1935, in Atlanta, Georgia, Rey was the son of the late Walden R. Bowden and Edna Gertrude Daniel Bowden. A devoted Christian and proud United States Army veteran, he served his country honorably for 30 years, retiring with the rank of Sergeant First Class. His military career took him around the world, and he remained deeply proud of his service. He furthered his faith-based education while serving his country by attending Bible college in Paris, France.
Rey will be remembered by his family as honorable yet ornery, friendly, and full of character. He led an active life and loved playing basketball, running, and riding his bicycle—often covering nearly fifteen miles at a time. A talented harmonica player, he found great joy in music and loved to play whenever he could. He also enjoyed watching westerns, listening to the radio, and keeping up with television. A man of simple pleasures, Rey was a devoted fan of Chick-fil-A in Harrisburg, enjoying it twice a week, and later in life developed a fondness for Starbucks coffee. He was also a proud Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan. Even in his later years, his playful spirit shone through as he could often be found racing his walker through the assisted living facility.
He is survived by his sister, Ann Bowden Hall of Locust; his nieces, Alicia Cathcart of Georgia, and Julie Scott of Locust.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of TerraBella Harrisburg and Bayada for the compassion, love, and care shown to Mr. Rey during his time with them.
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