John Frank Bowden Sr., age 75, passed away on August 12, 2026. He was a master crew member and flight engineer in the Army for over 33 years. He flew many missions on the sky crane and the chinook helicopters. He was also a family man and loved Logan Martin Lake. He lived on the lake for the last 26 years. 

Mr. Bowden is preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Irene; parents, Mack Alfred Bowden and Dorothy Louise Crowe; brothers, Rocky and Steve Bowden.

He is survived by his two sons, John (Kim) Bowden Jr. and Jason Mark Bowden; 8 grandchildren, Kayla (Houston) Woosley, Bailey (Katie) Bowden, Autumn Bowden, Colin Bowden, Tristen Bentley, Makenna Bentley, Conner Bowman, Seth Bowmen; 3 great grandchildren, Paisley West, Hudson Bowden, Ember Woosley; sister, Sandi (Stuart) Box; sister in law, Mary Bowden; several nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.