Gene Scott Bowes – 84
Of Valdosta, GA passed away on, February 21, 2016 at his residence. He was born on January 14, 1932 in Lakewood, OH to Sidney Mason Bowes and Alice Benton Bowes. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Mr. Bowes worked for over 40 years selling in the commercial carpeting industry where he earned much recognition as a member of the elite President's Club of Tandus Corporation. He was an Eagle Scout and won the 1946 Court of Honor along with his brother, Joe. Since moving to Valdosta 2007, Mr. Bowes has been a member of Crossroads Baptist Church and a supporter of the St. John's Youth Choir and school. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Sidney Bowes.
Survivors include his:
Daughter & Son-in-Law, Rebecca & Timothy Murphy of Valdosta, GA;
Grandchild, Abigail Murphy of Valdosta, GA;
Niece & Nephews, Kathleen Bowes of Jacksonville, FL, Thomas Bowes, David Bowes, and James Bowes of Columbia Station, OH, along with many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 5:00PM on Saturday, February 27, 2016 in the chapel of Music Funeral Services. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Boy Scouts of America at
http://aplacetogive.scouting.org/#setCouncil
. Sympathy may be expressed online at
www.musicfuneralservices.com
. Music Funeral Services/Azalea Crematory of Valdosta is serving the family.