William Deles Bowen Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Deles Bowen (Gastonia, North Carolina), who passed away on January 8, 2021 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Deles Bowen to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walker Bowen and Lura Rollins Bowen; his wife Helen Bytheway Bowen; his grandson John Woodall, III; and his siblings, Bob Bowen and Jo Ann Grey.
He is survived by: his children, William D. Bowen, II (Barbara) of Charlotte, NC, Elyssa Bowen Redding (Richard) of Bessemer City, NC, Bruce Bowen of Gastonia, NC and Elaine Bowen Woodall (John) of Carmel, NY; his grandchildren, Ann Bowen, Richard, Megan Redding, Elizabeth, Kyle Inzana, Melissa Bowen (Lyle Barnett), Jessica Woodall and Joseph Woodall; and his great grandchildren, Wesley Garrett Brandon, Walker Lucas Redding and Aria James Inzana. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Legion Post 23, 109 W. 2nd Ave., Gastonia, NC 28052; Gaston County Honor Guard, 2340 Gaines Ave., Gastonia, NC 28054, or to Robin Johnson House, PO Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28052.
