08/21/10 - NNHS Newsletter - Grady Bowen
Ernest Grady Bowen, Jr.
(27 Oct 1928 - 18 Aug 2010)
Newport News High School / St. Vincent High School Class of @ 1946
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08/21/10 - NNHS Newsletter - Grady Bowen
Ernest Grady Bowen, Jr. Newport News High School / St. Vincent High School Class of @ 1946 |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
We have yet another sad edition of the NNHS Newsletter today.
Grady Bowen,
Newport News High School / St. Vincent High School
Class of @ 1946, passed away in Hampton on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at the age of
81.
From the Daily Press - 08/20/10:
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HAMPTON - Ernest "Grady" Bowen
Jr., of Hampton, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010, at the age of 81. He was
born in Newport News, Va., Oct. 27, 1928. Having served in the Korean Conflict, Mr. Bowen was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a graduate of St. Vincent High School and attended Newport News High School. He also attended Belmont Abby College of Belmont, N.C. Mr. Bowen was a member of Riverside Baptist Church, American Legion Post #25, and Newport News Moose Lodge #1119. He retired in 1974 after 27 years of service as Vice-President and General Manager of Hiden Storage and Forwarding Co. Inc. He also retired in 1995 after 17 years of service as head foreman of Pier C from Virginia International Terminal. |
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Survivors include his beloved wife
of 55 years, Doris S. Bowen; his sister, Betty B. Williams of Hampton; four
nieces and six nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Riverside-Altmeyer Funeral Home, 7415 River Road, Newport News, Va. 23607. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 23, 2010, at Forest Lawn Cemetery, off Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, Va. Riverside – Altmeyer Funeral Home, Newport News, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may also be made by visiting www.altmeyer.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. Published in The Daily Press from August 20 to August 22, 2010. |
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August 20, 2010
I will miss Grady. The American
Legion and the community have both lost another fine person. He was such
a good man. My sincere condolences to the family.
August 20, 2010
Dear Doris and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will sorely miss my "Grand Grady." Not only was he a dear friend of mine but he was like a father figure to me. He lived his life to the fullest and enjoyed many good years during his retirement. To me his greatest accomplishments were being a loving husband, brother, uncle and friend. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all. Love, Teresa ~ Teresa Keesling, James City County, Virginia August 20, 2010 Dear Doris and Betty and family, August 20, 2010
Although it has been a long
time since I had seen Grady, I do have found memories of him. Rest in
peace friend
August 22, 2010
Uncle Grady, you were an
amazing man and a great uncle. You were always so happy and ready to
tell one of your many jokes. I am sure that's what your doing right now
as I type this message. I will miss you dearly. Love you always, Amy ~ Amy Porter, Surry, Virginia August 22, 2010
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Our sincerest
sympathies are extended to the Bowen family and their friends at this
difficult time.
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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Carol Buckley
Harty
618-530-9092
Words by
John Newton,
1779
(24 July 1725 – 21 Dec 1807)
Amazing grace! (how sweet
the sound)
That sav'd a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears reliev'd;
How precious did that grace appear,
The hour I first believ'd!
Thro' many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promis'd good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease;
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, who call'd me here below,
Will be forever mine.
Bagpipes Version of "Amazing Grace" midi courtesy
of
http://breadsite.org/classic.htm
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05/25/08
at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 05/21/08
Thanks, Dave!
"Amazing Grace" lyrics courtesy of http://www.friendsacrossamerica.com/amazinggrace.html - 03/15/05
Greg Olsen Paintings courtesy of http://gregolsengallery.com – 01/27/05
Animated Army Flag clip art courtesy of http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03
Blackwork Flowers Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 08/12/04
American Legion Logo courtesy of http://www.delawarecitizencorps.org/partnerprograms - 11/17/08
Moose Lodge Logo courtesy of http://www.silverbuckleband.com/SilverBuckleSchedule1.html - 11/24/08
