Kenneth Roy Bowen

The staff of Heishman Funeral Home/Valley Funeral Service sends condolences to the family of Kenneth Roy Bowen. Kenneth Roy Bowen, 71, of Woodstock, VA passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at his home surrounded by his wife and children. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. John Bosco Catholic Church, Woodstock, VA at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. The family will receive visitors at their residence from 7:00-9:00 pm on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. A private interment will take place with military honors at Arlington Cemetery at a later date. Ken was born January 18, 1953, in San Diego, CA, son of the late Marceil Wells Graham. He is preceded in death by his mother, stepfather, William Graham and sister Sharon Bowen. He graduated from Sol C. Johnson High School in Savannah, GA. In 1971, and immediately enlisted in the US Navy, retiring as a Senior Chief Petty Officer in October 1992. Senior Chief Bowen proudly served as a Vietnam War Veteran. Following his service in the US Navy, Ken continued serving others as an Assisted Living and Nursing Home Administrator, most recently at Skyline Terrace Nursing Home in Woodstock, VA. Ken was a member of American Legion Post 199, Vietnam Veterans Chapter 936, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2447. He was also a former member of the Woodstock Lion’s Club, Woodstock Rotary Club, and the Knights of Columbus at St. John Bosco Catholic Church. He will be remembered for his love of family and community and his vibrant sense of humor. He was a loving husband, a nurturing father and grandfather. He had a great passion for sports, most notably golf and football. He never missed a Washington Commanders or Georgia Bulldogs game. “How ‘bout them Dawgs” was a common phrase in the Bowen household. He enjoyed his son’s sporting events: golf, soccer, wrestling, and Central High School football games. He also enjoyed hosting baseball players for the Woodstock River Bandits in the early years. Ken held a special place in his heart for his family in Ireland and England. He loved to visit his wife’s parents, siblings and extended family, and was excited to have the opportunity to gain Irish citizenship in 2010. Ken is survived by his wife, Noeline Bowen of Woodstock, VA, daughter, Brandy Siegel (Jonathan) of Chesapeake, VA, sons, Troy Bowen (Jamie) of Jacksonville, FL and Ryan Bowen (Kameron) of Stuart’s Draft, VA, and grandchildren, Daniel, Aiden, Felipe, Belén, and Henry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vietnam Veterans Chapter 936, 230 Hickory Lane, Woodstock, Virginia, 22664, Semper Fi & America's fund, or the Central High School Athletics Program, 1147 Susan Ave Woodstock, VA 22664. Online condolences may be left at www.valleyfs.com Arrangements are in the care of Heishman Funeral Home Inc., Valley Funeral Service Branch, Edinburg.

Kenneth Roy Bowen

January 18, 1953 - November 20, 2024