Dwayne Bowen Obituary

Dwayne Mario Bowen was born on October 2, 1961, in Gary, Indiana to the union of Jim and Kathleen Bowen in Gary, Indiana. He was baptized by Rev. Clarence Lobdell at age eight at New Hope Baptist Church. Dwayne was affectionately known as "shorty. " He graduated from Lew Wallace High School in 1980 and from Greer Technical Institute in June, 1981. Dwayne was employed at City Bus Company in Lafayette, Indiana. Dwayne was always the life of the party and those around him could never escape his presence without a good laugh. And he never met a stranger. Dwayne was preceded in death by his father Jim Bowen, daughter Hallie Bowen, brother Jim Bowen, Jr. , grandparents Berthena Bowen, Cozy and Emma Shields, and Cisler Purdy. Dwayne leaves to cherish his loving memories, mother Kathleen Bowen, sister Antoinette Williams; two daughters, Tanisha and Charica Bowen; seven sons, Kamylo Johnican, Laquan Bowen, Dwayne Bowen, Jr. , Corey Bowen, Jordan Bowen, Chavel Bowen and Goldy Bowen; two grandchildren, Ja'Liyah Bowen and Jaylin Johnican; one aunt, Ann Stith; three uncles, Frank Mitchell, Lawrence and Stanley Purdy; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.