James Ray Bowen

James Ray Bowen, 71, of Elkins, died Friday, June 19, 2015 in Springdale. He was born July 31, 1943 in Sentinel, OK. to Raymond and Mable Hammonds Bowen. He was a millwright by trade; loved hunting, gardening and riding his Harley. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survived by four sons, Denny Bowen of Wesley; Floyd Bowen of Springdale; Destry Bowen of Knightsville, S.C.; and Brett Robinson of Witter; four daughters, DeLena Bowen Miller of Springdale; Jamie Bowen of Wesley; Holly Bowen of Springdale; and Rachel Bowen of Kingwood, TX.; two brothers, Harold Bowen of Springdale; and Danny Bowen of Prairie Grove; one sister, Judy Bailey of Springdale; sixteen grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Kingston Community Church. Interment will follow in Kingston Cemetery under the direction of Beard's Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Beard's Chapel. Condolences at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.