John Gilbert Bowen Sr. 81 of LaPlata, Missouri passed away at University of Missouri Hospital on December 29, 2021.
John was born February 10, 1940 at Savanah, Georgia, the son of Gilbert Bowen and Edna Ruth Lindsey. On November 24, 1979 he was united in marriage to Sharon Wallace.
John graduated from High School in Savannah, Georgia in 1957 and joined the United States Army until 1959. ln 1973 attended Hendersonville, North Carolina school of Ministry. He was also a mechanic and was the Pastor of The Lighthouse of Love in Brashear, Missouri until his passing and member of Anchor Bay Evangelistic Association out of Kansas.
He is survived by wife, Sharon Bowen of 42 years; 3 sons, James Bowen of Moberly, MO, Terry Bowen of Camdenton, MO, and William Scott Bowen of Salsburv. MO; 3 daughters, Angela Brock of Moberly, MO, Barbara Henry of Salsbury, MO, and Tammy Bowen of Salsbury, MO; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 brother, Reginald Bowen; 1 sister, Joyce Sherer; 3 sons, Donnie, Ronnie, and Johnny Bowen; 2 daughters, Jannette Porting and Stacy Freeman; 1 grandson, Brandon Bowen and 2 granddaughters, Jessica and Kelsey Bowen.
John was an avid fisherman and hunter and love to Minister the word of God.
Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home. It was his wish to be cremated.
Donations can be made to the Lighthouse of Love in Brashear. MO.
Arrangement in the care of Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home in Kirksville, MO.