FELTON - Lawrence James Bowden, Sr. was born May 9, 1946 in Capeville, Va. He was the son of the late Etta Mitchell and Jimmy Williams.
Deacon Bowden was preceded in death by his loving wife of 43 years, Elder Callou Bowden; his mother, Etta Mitchell; three brothers, Purnell Bowden, Watson Bowden, and Earnest Mitchell; two sisters, Rosetta Wilson and Louella Bowden; and a son-in-law, Carl Matthews, Sr.
He leaves to cherish his memory four children, Lisa Wilson (Calvin, Sr.), Cynthia Matthews, Lawrence Bowden, Jr. (Dawn), Jerusha Bowden-Gibson (Jesse Sr.); one brother, Nelson Bowden (Ida); fifteen grandchildren, Carl Jr., Mariah, Calvin Jr., Jeremy, Stephen, Adriance, Simone, Christa, Sayyid, Edward, Jahveh, Jesse Jr., William, Sa'niya, and Niy'lah; two great-grandchildren, Gavin and Zola; four Godchildren, Antoine Cubbage, Jonathan Kaiser, Angelina Graham, Andra Dickerson; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, church family and many dear friends.
A viewing will be held Friday, Dec. 29, 2017 at Bennie Smith Funeral Home 717 W. Division Street Dover, Delaware 19904 from 6 to 8 p.m. Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017 at Greater Love Temple, 987 Bay Road Milford, Delaware 19963 at 12 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Letters of condolences may be sent and guestbook signed at www.benniesmithfuneralhome.com. Professional services entrusted to Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Dover.