Sheriff John Bowens Obituary
The passing of Sheriff John Bowens (Dawson, Georgia) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 30, 2026 at the age of 79. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Sheriff John Bowens to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Gora Bowens, Jr. and Florine Taylor Bowens; his siblings, Eva Spencer, Bobbi Bobo, Ulysses Spencer and Charles Bowens; and his daughter-in-law Diane Tisdale Bowens.
He is survived by: his wife Janice Williams Bowens; his children, Darrell Bowens (Shekilla), Brenda Bowens, Marcus Bowens (April) and Pamela Bowens; his grandchildren, Dereyco Bowens (Keshia), Safira Bowens, Cecily Bowens, Marcus Bowens Jr. (Chandi), Shelton Bowens, Odonis Dale, Morgan Bowens, Kentravious Leary, Kamarion Leary and Jaiden Leary; his great grandchildren, Janiyah Jackson, Tyquan Merriweather, Kennedi Granger and Peyton Bowens; and his siblings, Iri Dean Pittman (Zeke), Joanne Bowens, Lorela Jones, Glinda Bowens (Marvin), Daphney Bowens, Edgar Bowens, Melvin Bowens (Stella), Alphonza Bowens, Johnny Bee and Joe Durham, Sr.. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other extended family, friends.
Faith & Foundation At an early age, John was introduced to Christ, becoming a member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Church in Herod, Georgia.
