Joel Thomas Bowen Jr. Obituary
Joel Thomas Bowen Jr. of Athens, Georgia passed away on August 3, 2026. Joel, born on July 18, 1949, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Joel will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Joel will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Joel’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joel Thomas Bowen and Inez Phillips Bowen of Covington, Georgia.; and his siblings, Billy Thomas Bowen and Mildred Bowen Martin. He is survived by: his wife Nancy Bunker Bowen; and his sons, Thomas Shay Hopkins (Jeanette) of Atlanta, Jesse Michael Bowen (Ginny) of Decatur and Toby Phillips Bowen (MaryGlenn) of Athens.
In lieu of flowers, we invite you to consider donations in his memory to either the UGA School of Medicine Scholarship Fund or to the Tom and Nancy Bowen Patient Education Fund at Piedmont Athens Regional Foundation.
