Glenn Avery Bowen, 77

SEAFORD - Glenn Avery Bowen, of Seaford, died Monday, June 2, 2008, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford. She was 77.

Born in Seaford, the son of the late Glenn H. Bowen and Lina Lesley Bowen Marine.

He retired as deputy warden after 27 years of service from the Sussex Correctional Institute, Georgetown, where he received a prestigious wardens award in 1992.

Prior to that, he owned Bowens Radiator Shop in Seaford.

He was a graduate of Seaford High School, a USAF veteran, a member of Nanticoke Post 6, American Legion, a lifetime member of the NRA, a member of the Nanticoke Sportsmens Club and the Nanticoke Conservation Group.

He is survived by his wife, Norma Lee Ruark Bowen of Seaford; a sister, Paula M. Hayes; and husband, Fred of Rhodesdale, Md.

Services will be 2 p.m. Monday in Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Front and King streets, Seaford, where friends may call from 1-2 p.m. prior to the services.

The Rev. Larry Lilly will officiate. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford.

Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of the choice of the donor in memory of Avery.