Jimmie E Bowden

Jimmie E Bowden, born May 24, 1935, in Clifford Illinois, went home to His Redeemer, the Lord Jesus Christ, on October 9, 2016, at the age of 81. He was the youngest of the twelve children of August and Ethel Bowden. Jim was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. Jim married Judith K. Martie in 1960. They have four Children: Tracy (Steve) Beck, Sarasota FL; Troy (Becky) Bowden, Evansville IN; Todd (Aimee) Bowden, North Port FL; Tricia (SGM Marshall) McDonald, Spring Lake, NC. Grandchildren: Heather, Ashley, Michael, Megan, Jonathan, Rachel, Abigail, Nathan, Alexandra, Ana, and Ethan. Great Grandchildren: Joshua, Gianna, Isabella, Noah, and Camilla. Jim was a faithful member of West Side Christian Church in Springfield, IL, where he ministered with the Floyd’s Follies for more than 20 years, served as a youth sponsor, a deacon, and a Bible study leader. He served the Springfield community through the Rotary Club, and as a member and former president of the State of Illinois Retirement Association. He served his country when he was drafted into the Army in 1954. Jim was especially proud of his military service. Jim was employed for more than 25 years with the Illinois Department of Revenue, retiring in 1991. He truly believed God had blessed his life more than he could have ever imagined.

Famous Jim Quotes:

"Be a part of the solution, not a part of the problem"

A visitation was held on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 10:30 a.m., at Sarasota Christian Church, 2923 Ashton Road, Sarasota, Florida 34231, followed by a funeral service with Pastor Lee Robinson presiding. Interment followed at Sarasota National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to TNT Bible class c/o West Side Christian Church, 2850 Cider Mill Lane, Springfield, IL 62702.

Arrangements under the direction of Wiegand Brothers Funeral Home, SARASOTA, FL.