William Arthur "Billy" Bowen

November 14, 1943 - December 25, 2011

William Arthur “Billy” Bowen, 68 of Tallahassee, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011 at his home. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 28, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at AmeriCare Funeral Home, 20 South Duval Street in Quincy. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, EST, Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Providence Cemetery, Providence Community near Greensboro. Gifts in memory of Mr. Bowen may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308. Mr. Bowen was born in Miami, Florida on Nov. 14, 1943 to Arthur Judson Bowen and Thelma Blount Bowen. He lived in Quincy, where he met his sweetheart Annette Hunt and married in 1961. There he attended Providence Baptist Church. In 1972 he moved to Tallahassee, Florida, where he spent the rest of his life. He enjoyed farming and was hard working. He loved the outdoors and spending time with his daughters; Lisa, Terrie, and Tammie. He also loved a special little friend by the name of Bryan Magers, and had a cat “Twilight” who will miss him very much. He was able to live his final moments in Terrie’s home, under the care of his three daughters. Survivors include his three daughters; Lisa McCallum (Leroy), Terrie Williams (Benny), and Tammy Bowen (David Watson), all of Tallahassee; one grandson, Lee McCallum (Shannon) of Crawfordville; and two great- grandchildren, William T. McCallum and Kaylee McCallum of Crawfordville. He is also survived by two wonderful sisters-in-law, Jeanette Hunt and Marie Stiglich, both of Quincy; and a special friend Alice Ray of Woodville. Mr. Bowen was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Thelma Bowen, and his wife Annette Bowen. AmeriCare Funerals & Cremations (850/627-1111) in Quincy is assisting the Bowen family.