He was born Aug. 21, 1931 a son to the late David and Etta Bowden. He was retired from Kennedy Space Center and was a veteran of the US Army serving in Korea.
Burial will take place in the Sunset Memory Gardens, Wednesday, January 4, 2011. Sunset Memorial Funeral Home will be serving the family.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sunsetparkersburg.com.