Obituaries
Remembering Herman Thomas “HT” Bowen, Jr. of Pace, Florida
Herman Thomas “HT” Bowen, Jr., age 78, of Pace, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026.Born on February 1, 1948, in Riegelwood, North Carolina, HT was the son of Herman Bowen, Sr. and Beulah Mae Bryant Bowen. He was…
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- Herman Thomas “HT” Bowen, Jr. passed away at 78 in Pace, Florida.
- He served over 25 years in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as Chief Master Sergeant.
- Visitation and funeral services will be held at Lewis Funeral Home in Pace, followed by interment in Pensacola.
Pensacola and Escambia County residents are mourning the loss of Herman Thomas “HT” Bowen, Jr., who passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on June 15, 2026. HT was a longtime resident of Pace, Florida, where he lived with his family after moving from Riegelwood, North Carolina.
Born on February 1, 1948, HT grew up on a farm in North Carolina, where he learned the importance of hard work alongside his twelve siblings. His strong work ethic followed him into adulthood, shaping him into a devoted husband and father.
HT met his wife Kathleen Roach Bowen while working at Chock Full O’ Nuts Café in New York City. They married on September 12, 1967, enjoying a loving partnership that lasted over fifty-seven years. A proud veteran, HT served in the United States Air Force for more than twenty-five years, ultimately retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant.
After his military service, he worked as a Safety and Training Manager for BASF, showcasing his commitment to serving others. HT was known for his generosity and willingness to assist those around him, often working multiple jobs to provide for his family.
He is survived by his daughter Catrina M. Crayton, son Thomas E. Bowen, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, as well as many extended family members and friends. HT was preceded in death by his wife Kathleen and several other family members.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home, Pace Chapel. The funeral service will take place on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at the same location, with military honors to follow at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola.
His family finds solace in the words of Scripture: “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” — Revelation 21:4
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Based on reporting originally published by Lewis Funeral Homes (Milton/Pace/Navarre). Read the original story.
