Benjamin O. Bowden, 82 DOVER - Benjamin O. Bowden, 82, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010. He was born on Sept. 26, 1927, in Sweet Springs, W.Va., to the late Oaklan and Josie Griffith Bowden. Mr. Bowden was a heavy equipment operator for many years. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by two children, one brother, and three sisters. He is survived by daughters, Patricia Ann Collins of Millington, Md., and Grace Ellen Hurd of Sandtown; one half sister, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Remembrance Services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, March 6, at Trader Funeral Home in Dover, where friends may call one hour before the time of services. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to Trader Funeral Home, 12 Lotus Street, Dover, DE 19901. Letters of condolences may be sent to www.delmarvaobits.com or traderfh@aol.com.