Obituaries
Remembering Hansford Eugene Bowen: A Life of Service and Family
Hansford Eugene Bowen was born to Hansford Johnson and Alice Darlene South Bowen of Garnett, KS on September 22, 1947. He passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026.He dedicated over two decades of his life to the Navy, serving with…
Key points
- Hansford Bowen served in the Navy for over 22 years.
- He is survived by his daughters and granddaughter, all residing in the local area.
- A funeral service will take place at Lewis Funeral Home in Milton on June 20, 2026.
Hansford Eugene Bowen, born on September 22, 1947, in Garnett, Kansas, passed away on June 15, 2026. He dedicated over 22 years of his life to serving in the Navy, demonstrating commendable commitment to his country.
After retiring from the military, Bowen worked in contract maintenance for 26 years, reflecting his strong work ethic and dedication. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister named Kay, a brother named Chris, and his wife, Linda, who he was married to for 37 years.
Bowen is survived by his daughters, Michelle Bowen of Milton, Florida, and Brandi (Wade) Best of Pace, Florida. He also leaves behind a granddaughter, Ashlee (Alan) Slavik of Pace, and a brother, Robert (Victoria) Bowen of Palmdale, California.
A funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Lewis Funeral Home Milton Chapel located at 6405 Highway 90 W, Milton, Florida 32570. Visitation will take place from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, with the service beginning at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow at Memory Park Cemetery in Milton.
Hansford Bowen is remembered for his service to the nation and his unwavering commitment to his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made directly to Lewis Funeral Home through Mr. Bowen’s obituary page on their website.
This article was produced with the assistance of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
Based on reporting originally published by Lewis Funeral Homes (Milton/Pace/Navarre). Read the original story.
