James Earl "Jim" Bowen

Obituary

JAMES EARL “JIM” BOWEN, age 81, of Jeffersonville, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 10:35 a.m. at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

He was born on July 4, 1939 in Madison County to Paul Earl and Virginia Bella (Long) Bowen. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School in Bowersville, Ohio. Jim retired from International Harvester in Springfield after thirty-three years of service. He was a member of the Jeffersonville Church of Christ. Jim enjoyed spending time with his family and tending to his garden and fruit trees.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Patricia Chance, and Steve Edgington.

Survivors include his loving wife Linda Lou (Webster) Bowen, whom he married on June 16,1960; children, Debra Guisinger, Michael (Lori) Bowen, Thomas Bowen, and Kimberly Sutton; twelve grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and his brother, Mike (Nancy) Edgington.

In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Summers Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.summersfuneralhome.com