George Edgar Bowen, II
March 21, 1940 ~ November 25, 2018
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Dr. George Edgar Bowen, II, 78, died Sunday, November 25, 2018 at home.
Born in Chevy Chase, MD to the late George Edgar Bowen, I, and Kathryn Casey Bowen, he was a graduate professor of UTK, Cayman Islands, Portugal and Cypress. He was a member of the Destin Coast Guard Auxilary where he performed search and rescue missions. He is preceded in death by daughter, Colleen Bowen.
He is survived by his devoted wife of sixteen years, Angie Galler Bowen. He was a loving father of four daughters, Michelle Bowen, Tara Hanouskova, Danielle Scheurer (Mark) and Tara McDonald; nine grandchildren, Savannah, Casey, Katie, Leddy, Olivia, Bowen, Sydney, Griffin and Lukas; step-son, Justin Kress (and his children); brother, Casey Bowen (Debra); sister, Karen Fisher (Bill); Jubal Tiner; and brothers-in-law, Randy Galler (Kyra), Steve McCoy (Susan Galler), Phil Price (Gina Galler) and Jeff Galler (Shelia).
A memorial service will be held Sunday, December 2, at 2:00 p.m., at Groce UMC with Rev. Gerald Davis officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society of Asheville, 120 Executive Park Bldg. 1, Asheville, NC, 28801; the Autism Site Knoxville, P.O. Box 24333, Knoxville, TN, 37933; Muscular Dystrophy Camp of Greenville, 619 North Main St., Greenville, SC, 29601.
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family.
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I would like to offer my condolences to Mrs. Bowen and to Dr. Bowen’s family. Dr. Bowen was a valued colleague at the University of Tennessee who made excellent contributions to our international programs in the Institute of Agriculture. During the 1990’s, we conducted a series of international training programs on issues in sustainable development. Dr. Bowen’s presentations on planning in the Caymans were outstanding. It was a privilege to have known and worked with him.
Thank you so very much! My husband loved the caymans. Loved his work! I’ve a trip planned to the Caymans to scatter his ashes during the week of Thanksgiving this year. Maybe we could talk about his work there before I go? That would be wonderful! His loving wife, Angie
I was saddened to learn of the passing of George Bowen, a colleague and friend at the University of Tennessee for seventeen years. We worked on many projects together, in Tennessee and abroad. George was an inspiring teacher and well-regarded by his students. Eleanor and I extend our deep condolences to Mrs. Bowen and the Bowen family.
Professor Bowen was my mentor when I attended a program at the University of Tennessee in 1995 as a Fulbright short-term visiting professional. . He also spent a couple of months in Cyprus as a short-term scholar, and we worked closely during his time here.
Although many years have passed since we last communicated, I wanted to convey my deepest sympathies to his family and all who were close to him.
George was one of my beloved Professors at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Planning. He was a tuff professor but oh so caring for his students. Taught me a lot about life. He inspired me to achieve and go forth to do “good things’. he will be forever endured in my heart as a professor, coach, philosopher and guide to my professional career. The woeld lost a great teacher/mentor in the passing of Professor Bowen. RIP George Bowen.
George was one of my beloved Professors at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Planning. He was a tuff professor but oh so caring for his students. Taught me a lot about life. He inspired me to achieve and go forth to do “good things’. he will be forever endured in my heart as a professor, coach, philosopher and guide to my professional career. The woeld lost a great teacher/mentor in the passing of Professor Bowen. RIP George Bowen.