Barney Lee Bowen, Jr.

Barney Lee Bowen, Jr.,80, of Metter and son of Barney Lee Bowen, Sr. and Jonnie Kent Bowen, died Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation in Metter.

Barney was born in Bulloch County and lived in Candler County all of his life.  He enjoyed riding in trucks, visiting, and had an uncanny memory of years past.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John Robert Bowen, his sister, Mary Bowen Hendrix, his nephew, Russ Bowen.

Surviving are his sister-in-law, Jackie Taylor Bowen of Metter; brother-in-law, R.E. Hendrix of Metter; several nieces and nephews; and a good friend, Jerry Brown.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 o’clock in the evening, Friday, March 6, 2020 at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel.

The funeral will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 11 o’clock in the morning at Metter Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Mike Newman officiating.

Burial will be in Lake Cemetery.

Remembrances may be made to Metter Primitive Baptist Church, 210 S. Kennedy Street, Metter, GA  30439.

Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, of Metter is in charge of the arrangements.