In loving memory

Christopher Bowens

January 4, 1963 – June 8, 2024

Christopher Bowens, known as Chris to all, was born in Suffolk, NY, January 1, 1963, to Evelyn McNeice and the late John Frances Bowens Sr. He passed away peacefully at Wake Med, Raleigh, NC.

He grew up in NY, was a Navy Veteran, and Master Machinist, who was an avid outdoors man that hunted, and trapped in his younger years, and had a lifelong passion for all types of fishing.

A true entrepreneur, Chris had a thriving Handyman Service and enjoyed, repairing, and building with his hands. He never met a stranger and had a strong love for family and all animals.

Chris is survived by his wife Teresa Franks-Bowens, daughter Christina Bowens, son Brandon Diaz, and grandson Keaton Christopher Diaz. mother Evelyn Kelly. He is also survived by brothers and sisters, Linda Bowens, Richard Bowens, Joanne Bowens, John Bowens Jr., nieces and nephews.

He will be missed dearly by all who knew him

A celebration of life will be held in the future.

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Scott Murphy

June 12, 2024

When I was young and grew up on Staten Island, New York my grandmother and grandfather and several aunts and uncles and cousins Christopher lived in King Park Long Island. Summers spent on Long Island gave me some of the most amazing childhood memories, memories that will last for A lifetime. I remember many fun beach days on fire Ireland, and sunken Meadow State Park with my cousins. Chris was the youngest and always a real firecracker always laughing and having a good time. When the Bowens family moved upstate New York, we visited several times and I always had a blast because it was my escape from living on Staten Island to going up to the woods ride go karts and shoot squirrels and shit that you just don’t Do live in New York city.in our Adult lives unfortunately we lost touch but just about 5 months ago Chris called me and we caught up on a lot of great childhood memories ! I’m so glad that he reached out to me before he passed , he never even mentioned that he was sick he just Wanted to know how I was and to offer condolences for the passing of my mom. I will always remember Chris as being this happy go Lucky, handsome blonde kid with an eternal smile on his face also doubled as a shit eating grin lol lol Christopher Bowens rest in peace my cousin , And to your mom, Linda, Joanne, John and Richard I offer my sincere condolences. May you rest in Eternal peace, Christopher

Dawn Moss

September 17, 2024

Mr. Bowens was a very good customer of First National Bank. I noticed that we haven't seen him in a while. He will be missed by all of us here at the Garner Branch. That radiant smile. May the family be comforted in this time.

Christopher Bowens

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