Cecil Bowen, 82, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at his home in Granite Falls.

Cecil was born on January 11, 1941, in Scot County, VA, son of the late Buddie and Verna Mae Calton Bowen.

He was known as the baby man.  He loved children and loved his family. A proud 50-year member of NRA and Sheriffs Association.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Ruth Ann Bowen; one son, Dale Lee Bowen.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Ann Marie Putnam (Alan) of Hickory; one brother, Hagan Bowen of Johnson City, TN; seven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Mackie Funeral Service.  The family will receive family and friends one hour prior to the service.