Athens, GA - Loyd William Bowden, 79, died March 19, 2009.
Born in Clarkesville, GA, he was the son of the late Edward Boone and Mary Wade Stonesypher Bowden and was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Monica Bowden and brother, Forrest Bowden.
Mr. Bowden was retired as District Operator with Georgia Power Company following 39 years of service. He was a member of the Ambassadors Club of Athens, the Elks Club and McDonalds Coffee Club. Mr. Bowden was an elder of Tattnall First Presbyterian Church of Macon and member of First Presbyterian Church of Athens for 37 years.
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Marion Bowden; sons, Sixleth Rainmaker and his wife Susan of Athens and Michael Bowden of Macon; grandchildren, Cameron Bowden, Nicholas Bowden, Nicholas Rainmaker and Morgan Bowden. He also leaves behind his beloved dog, Muffin.
Memorial services will be Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 4:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Dr. John Kipp, Chaplain Dennis Dodge and Sixleth (Randy Bowden) Rainmaker officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 4:00 until 6:00 PM.
Memorials may be made to a charity of choice.