Bobby Lee Bowens, Sr.
March 17, 1942 ~ September 28, 2018
Bobby Lee Bowens, Sr., 76, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2018, at his home.
Bobby was a native of Bryson City, NC, and moved to Asheville as a young adult. He was the son of the late Willie Bowens, Sr., and Annie Powell Bowens. Bobby is a graduate of Reynolds High School, an all black high school formerly in Haywood County, NC. Bobby was the first black fireman in the city of Asheville. He also retired from Norfolk Southern Railway after being a faithful employee for decades. Through Bobby’s desire to serve children, he drove a Buncombe County School bus for many years until his recent death. Bobby was a dedicated member of Tried Stone Missionary Baptist Church in Asheville.
Bobby was united in marriage to Sainte Ola Mapp and from this union they had three children: Shondria L. Bowens (deceased), Bobby Bowens, Jr. (deceased) and ShaDonna B. Stubbs (Pete) of Richmond, VA.
Including his two children and parents, Bobby was preceded in death by brothers: Willie Bowens, Jr., Milton R. Bowens, and Pervis D. Bowens.
In addition to his loving daughter, ShaDonna B. Stubbs (Pete), the family left to cherish his memory include grandchildren, Ravyn Anderson (JC), Dorez Bowens, David and Christopher McDowell and Micah Stubbs; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Harold Bowens, Charles Bowens, Edward Bowens (Louise); sisters; Linda Jones, and Andrea Purcell (Wayne); nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Bobby gave his life to the Lord many years ago and is now resting from his labors in the presence of God. The family wishes to thank all who played an inspiring role in his life. Especially, his pastor Elder Alfred Blount and wife Regina and the entire Tried Stone Missionary Baptist Church Family.
Following his wishes there will be no official service, cards of sympathy may be mailed to ShaDonna Stubbs, 1705 Alyssalaine Pl., Richmond VA, 23231. The family requests that everyone remember him by serving God and our fellow man.
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Rest peacefully, Uncle Bobby. I miss and love you so very much… I will be praying for you, Cousin ShaDonna, Aunt Nifty, and Family. God Bless you…
REST PEACEFULLY IN THE ARMS OF JESUS MY DEAR FRIEND. I will always remember your smile. I love you and your family ShaDonna and I love you too Nifty, my sister
May God wrap His loving arms around your family during this difficult time in your lives. God is still on the throng. He neither slumbers nor sleep. He is watching over His children.
God Bless each of you.
The Worthy Family
I’ve got a mansion just over the hilltop In that bright land where we’ll never grow old And someday yonder, we’ll never more wander But walk on streets that are purest gold. Welcome to your MANSION, Bobby, my friend, my brother-in-law, my brother. You deserve it! I am right there with you my sister, nieces and nephews, my friends…. I feel your pain! I loved him too!
SO SORRY SHADONNA , CUZ NIFTY, AND ALL OF THE FAMILY OF BOBBY .
Much of my childhood consisted of playing in his yard with David & Ravyn, riding bikes up & down the street. He took pride in his yard and spent hours keeping it emaculate. He was such a blessing to all who knew him. He was a great man, but most importantly, a man of God – and that alone, brings a sense of peace in the midst of sadness. To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord. Prayers for the entire family. Love you all.
We are sorry for your loss❤️ From the family of Polly HOWELL in Michigan.
Bobby was a wonderful man. I worked with him and Harold on the railroad for many years. I really respected him and we shared a lot of laughs. It will be a pleasure to meet him again in the promised land. My solemn condolences to each member of the family. We love you guys!!
Not only did we know Brother Bobby most of our lives, but as a fellow member of Tried Stone Missionary Baptist Church. He never held back his faith in, nor his praise for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We will sincerely miss him and will remember his family as we pray.
My Condolences and Prayers are with you and your entire Family
My Forever Love.
Missing You terribly.
Wishing I could here your voice when I call.
Wishing I would wake up from this Dream, and find you here.
I wish. I wish. I wish.