Johnny Ray Bowden Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Johnny Ray Bowden of Ardmore, Alabama, who passed away on April 15, 2025, at the age of 59, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Johnny Ray Bowden to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Johnny Ray may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his father John Wayburn Bowden; and his siblings, Jimmy Bowden and Kathy Kirby. He is survived by: his mother Lerrie Lang Christian Bowden; and his siblings, Jerry Bowden, Jackie Bowden, Jason Christian (Melissa), Marlo Christian (Shae) and Delana Adams (Perry). He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Friday, April 18th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home (27186 Main St, Ardmore, AL 35739). A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 19th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.