Shaun Perry Bowen, 41, began his eternal rest on May 15, 2026. Born July 2, 1984, Shaun grew up in Washington State and made the move to Tennessee after graduating high school in 2003. He carried with him honesty, loyalty, and a quiet way of showing up for the people he loved. A resident of Hermitage, Tennessee, he built a simple life that fit him well: unpretentious, grounded, and rich in the everyday moments that matter most.
Shaun always showed a passion and desire to become a member of the law enforcement community. He chose a path of service that matched his character. In 2007 Shaun was hired by the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office in Nashville. He exuded a glowing sense of pride and professionalism within his 18-year career. His work ethic was strong and his reliability was more than a reputation, it was a promise kept. If Shaun said he would do something, he did it, and he did it without complaint or expecting anything in return.
Those who knew Shaun will remember the steady warmth of his presence: the smile that seemed to arrive before the words, and the humor that made hard days lighter. He loved to make people laugh, whether they were laughing with him or at him, and there was kindness in that. He lived life on his terms and was true to his own spirit.
Shaun treasured time spent with family and friends, and he found joy in the things that brought people together. He loved classic cars and trucks, firearms, and he enjoyed watching baseball games with his brother, Jeff and nephew, Landon. Simple pleasures, well-loved, and made better by good company.
Shaun was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, John William Bowen, Sr., and his maternal grandfather, Simon Perry Street, Jr. He is survived by his paternal grandmother, Anna May Bowen; his maternal grandmother, Marian Frances Street; his father, John William Bowen, Jr. (Patricia); his mother, Kathy Marie Brown (Kevin); his brother, Jeffrey William Bowen (Melissa); and his nephew, Landon William Bowen. Shaun also leaves behind several aunts, uncles, many cousins and extended family members.
There will be a gathering of family & friends at Hermitage Funeral Home on May 28, 2026, from 5:00pm - 8:00pm, and on May 29, 2026, from 11:00am - 1:00pm. A Celebration of Shaun’s Life will follow in the Tulip Grove Chapel at the funeral home at 1:00pm. Following the service, Shaun will be laid to rest in the Garden of Memories at Hermitage Memorial Gardens.
In the quiet spaces he preferred, Shaun left something lasting: the example of a life lived with integrity, the comfort of a dependable spirit, and the simple grace of laughter shared. His absence is heavy, but so is the love he gave, and that love remains. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the Bowen family by selecting "Add a Memory" at the bottom of this page.
