Thursday, June 22, 2017 8:06 am

J.V. Bowen, age 69, of Ellenboro, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017.

Born December 26, 1947 in Rutherford County, he was a son to the late Glenn Bowen and Pantha Waters Bowen. He was a truck driver for many years, having worked for Hardin's Trucking for over seventeen years. J.V. was a member of Heaven Bound Baptist Church and an avid car racing fan.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Dalton Bowen; two sisters, Betty Whisnant and Hazel Shell and a brother Jr. Bowen.

Those left to cherish his memory include two daughters, Regina Weaver and husband, Ronnie and Jamie Absher all of Ellenboro; one son, Chris Bowen of Sunshine; a brother, Bobby Bowen and wife, Geneva of Bostic. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A gathering of family and friends was conducted at Harrelson Funeral Home. A private burial was held at Sandy Level Baptist Church.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.