John Melvin Bowen Jr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Melvin Bowen Jr. (Cleveland, Mississippi), who passed away on September 6, 2025, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Melvin Bowen Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint John Melvin leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Melvin Bowen Sr. and Evie Lee Watfford Bowen; and his daughter Melinda Bowen. He is survived by: his wife Linda Bowen; his children, Sheila Ladner of Cleveland, MS, Lisa Bowen of Byhalia, MS and Michael Bowen (Sheila) of Boyle, MS.; and his siblings, Joyce Turneer of Greenville, MS, James C. Bowen of Sunflower, MS and Sandra Bowen of Oklahoma. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren.
