Buddy B. Bowen

Buddy Bowen, 82, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at his residence in Verona.

He was born on January 28, 1944, in Augusta County to the late George Washington and Margaret Louise Sipe Bowen.

Buddy proudly served his country in the Army National Guard for twenty-two years. Prior to retirement he was employed as a truck driver for Blue Ridge Grocery in Waynesboro, Fleming Foods in Waynesboro, and Noland Company in Verona. He was also a former member of the Verona Volunteer Fire Department, where he enjoyed serving his community.

In his spare time, Buddy was an avid outdoorsman who had a lifelong passion for hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his son, Matthew Wayne Bowen; his daughters, Melany Marie and Marsha Lynne Bowen; his brother, Hank William Bowen; seven grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Louise Fitzgerald Bowen; and his sisters, Nellie Virginia Bowen Woods, Ellie Mae Bowen Helmick, and Doris Anne Bowen.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, October 16, 2026, at Henry Funeral Home.

Interment will immediately follow at Middle River Church of the Brethren in Fort Defiance.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at DaVita Staunton for the exceptional care, kindness, and compassion they provided to Buddy over the past twelve years.

Henry Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.