Calvin Bowens' Obituary
Calvin Bowens, age 78 of Gainesville, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Calvin was born on May 3, 1945 in Inez, Kentucky where he grew up with his 10 siblings. Calvin was the last living of all his siblings.
He retired from the University of Florida Grounds Department. He loved fishing, being outdoors, and spending time with his loved ones.
He especially cherished spending time with his grandchildren.
Calvin was a member of The Family Church of Gainesville where he was baptized in 2019.
Calvin is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Bette; daughters, Peggy (Tom) Brown, Laura Weston, and Sharon Beckwith; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Lattie Johnson-Bowens; and sons, Jonathan Koser and Steven Weston.
A Celebration of Calvin’s life will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at The Family Church, 2022 S.W. 122 Street, Gainesville, FL with Pastor Sean Taylor.
In place of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to The Family Church– thefamilychurch.net/give or [email protected].
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