After a long battle with cancer, Karl H. Bowen age 76, passed on from this world surrounded by his family that he loved so dearly. Karl was the true example of what it meant to be a servant of God. His faith was strong, and his heart was pure. Karl served in the United Stares Airforce in 1965, and married the love of his life, Sherrie on August 29, 1969. They moved to Port St Joe in 1976. He was an active member of St Joseph's Catholic Church, serving as a Eucharistic Minister, Men's Club, Religious Ed Teacher, and Choir Member. He was also a dedicated employee of Coastal Joe Vacation Rentals for the past 15 years.
He was welcomed in to the Kingdom of Heaven by his infant daughter, Heather Veronica; brother Ralph Bowen, and his parents Hansel and Martina Bowen.
Karl is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Sherrie Bowen; his adoring children, Christopher (Levee) Bowen of Panama City, Pamela (Dallas) Land of Temple, TX, and Mary (Scott ) Burkett of Port St Joe; his precious grand children, Nevia Lopez, Jacob Tully, Monica Buval, Joshua Tully, Kaleigh Burkett, Lillie and Bella Mikes, and 3 Brothers: John, Frank, and Randy Bowen of Columbus, GA.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Port St. Joe, Florida. A time of visitation will begin at 9:00 A.M. Eastern Time.
Arrangements are entrusted to the caring staff of Comforter Funeral Home in Port St. Joe, Florida.
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