Johnny A. Bowen, 73, of Jacksonville, Florida born November 28, 1944 went to be with the Lord on November 4, 2018.
He was born in Telfair County, Georgia, son of the late Tom Bowen and Addie Collins Bowen.
Johnny graduated from Fitzgerald High School in 1962. After graduation he was in the Army National Guard. Johnny was a graduate of South Georgia College in Douglas, Georgia and a graduate of the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia.
Upon graduation, he was a chemist at BSAF Wyndott in Tucker, Georgia.
In 1973, he went back home to Fitzgerald to work at Seaboard Coastline Railroad as a clerk. In 1989, he transferred to CSX Railroad in crew management in Jacksonville, Florida. He retired in 2004. He was previously a member of Salem Baptist Church in Rochelle, Georgia where he sang in a church quartet. He was a member and Head Usher of Westside Family Worship Center of Jacksonville.
Johnny loved watching Georgia Bulldog football, playing cards, Sudoku , crossword puzzles and traveling. He also loved his family, God and his church family. He was an avid golfer and also a member of the Masonic Lodge # 353.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lee Bowen. His sisters, Lavern (Bill) Beck and Inez Achord.
He leaves behind his daughters, Elaine Bowen, Stephanie (Christian) McCrocklin, Renee (Shawn) Nabywaniec and Sabrina (Jay) Robertson. Grandchildren, Griffin Bowen, Brittany Bowen, Hunter McCrocklin, Kyle Nabywaniec and Taylor Robertson. Sisters, Loraine Hurt and Gail (Sammy) Howell.
We are requesting for donations to Haven Hospice Center in honor of Johnny Bowen.






Elaine I’m so sorry for your loss. I loved meeting your Dad at Sliders. Your father was a very kind and wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Debbie
I love you so much Daddy. I miss you so much and can’t believe you aren’t here with us in body but you will always be in my heart💕❤️.
We loved Johnny Bowen, we were one of his J’ville Church Family. RIP Johnny.
There will be an empty place in my heart now, by the loss of a great FRIEND.
He was always ready with a handshake, a smile and kind words. People like Johnny don’t come around often enough in life and he will be sorely missed by all who knew him. God Bless and Rest in Peace.