Charles Leonard Bowen (Butch) age 76, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019. Butch was born August 6, 1942 in Orlando, FL to John Matthew Bowen and Thelma Jane Osteen.
Butch was a fifth generation Floridian, a descendant of early pioneers William Bryant Osteen (Second Seminole Indian War) and William Jackson Osteen (Watson's Calvary Company, Munnerlynn's Florida Battalion).
Butch graduated from Boone High School with the class of 1960 and attended Orlando Junior College. Butch joined the Marines and proudly served his country. After receiving an honorable discharge from the Marines, September 21, 1968, Butch worked in the Sheet Metal trade, Local Union 177. He worked on large projects here in Orlando and Tennessee which became his second home.
After retiring Butch joined Munnerlynn's Cattle Guard Battalion Camp 2120 Sons of Confederate Veterans, Christmas, FL. He was a member of the Fort Christmas Historical Society. Butch was a student of history and he shared his knowledge with others.
Butch is survived by one brother , an extended family and many dear friends.
A Celebration of Life service was held March 2, 2019 at the Chapel at Fort Christmas Cemetery, Christmas, FL.
Edited from obituary published in the Orlando Sentinel, Orlando, Florida, Sunday, February 24, 2019, Page B4
Butch was a fifth generation Floridian, a descendant of early pioneers William Bryant Osteen (Second Seminole Indian War) and William Jackson Osteen (Watson's Calvary Company, Munnerlynn's Florida Battalion).
Butch graduated from Boone High School with the class of 1960 and attended Orlando Junior College. Butch joined the Marines and proudly served his country. After receiving an honorable discharge from the Marines, September 21, 1968, Butch worked in the Sheet Metal trade, Local Union 177. He worked on large projects here in Orlando and Tennessee which became his second home.
After retiring Butch joined Munnerlynn's Cattle Guard Battalion Camp 2120 Sons of Confederate Veterans, Christmas, FL. He was a member of the Fort Christmas Historical Society. Butch was a student of history and he shared his knowledge with others.
Butch is survived by one brother , an extended family and many dear friends.
A Celebration of Life service was held March 2, 2019 at the Chapel at Fort Christmas Cemetery, Christmas, FL.
Edited from obituary published in the Orlando Sentinel, Orlando, Florida, Sunday, February 24, 2019, Page B4
Charles Leonard Bowen (Butch) age 76, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019. Butch was born August 6, 1942 in Orlando, FL to John Matthew Bowen and Thelma Jane Osteen.
Butch was a fifth generation Floridian, a descendant of early pioneers William Bryant Osteen (Second Seminole Indian War) and William Jackson Osteen (Watson's Calvary Company, Munnerlynn's Florida Battalion).
Butch graduated from Boone High School with the class of 1960 and attended Orlando Junior College. Butch joined the Marines and proudly served his country. After receiving an honorable discharge from the Marines, September 21, 1968, Butch worked in the Sheet Metal trade, Local Union 177. He worked on large projects here in Orlando and Tennessee which became his second home.
After retiring Butch joined Munnerlynn's Cattle Guard Battalion Camp 2120 Sons of Confederate Veterans, Christmas, FL. He was a member of the Fort Christmas Historical Society. Butch was a student of history and he shared his knowledge with others.
Butch is survived by one brother , an extended family and many dear friends.
A Celebration of Life service was held March 2, 2019 at the Chapel at Fort Christmas Cemetery, Christmas, FL.
Edited from obituary published in the Orlando Sentinel, Orlando, Florida, Sunday, February 24, 2019, Page B4
Butch was a fifth generation Floridian, a descendant of early pioneers William Bryant Osteen (Second Seminole Indian War) and William Jackson Osteen (Watson's Calvary Company, Munnerlynn's Florida Battalion).
Butch graduated from Boone High School with the class of 1960 and attended Orlando Junior College. Butch joined the Marines and proudly served his country. After receiving an honorable discharge from the Marines, September 21, 1968, Butch worked in the Sheet Metal trade, Local Union 177. He worked on large projects here in Orlando and Tennessee which became his second home.
After retiring Butch joined Munnerlynn's Cattle Guard Battalion Camp 2120 Sons of Confederate Veterans, Christmas, FL. He was a member of the Fort Christmas Historical Society. Butch was a student of history and he shared his knowledge with others.
Butch is survived by one brother , an extended family and many dear friends.
A Celebration of Life service was held March 2, 2019 at the Chapel at Fort Christmas Cemetery, Christmas, FL.
Edited from obituary published in the Orlando Sentinel, Orlando, Florida, Sunday, February 24, 2019, Page B4
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