Orlis Bowden age 81 of Paris, went to see his Lord & Savoir on June 12, 2023. He was born in Henrietta, Oklahoma on April 12th, 1942, to Carl Esper Bowden & Freda Georgia Hignight Bowden and grew up in Paris, Texas. He married Sue Cole on May 4th, 1960, they have been married for 63 years. He was a pipe bender for B&W for over 30 years & was a very well-respected mentor and colleague. He was a devout Christian and instilled those values in his family. He was a talented “musicologist”. He was passionate about teaching his family the principles of Christianity, playing piano and guitar by ear & enjoyed playing Blackjack.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl & Freda Bowden and his brothers Carlos Bowden and Roy Bowden. He is survived by his wife, Sue Bowden and his children Shannon Bowden of Paris, Gregg & Brandi Reavis of Paris, and Brad Bowden of Paris and five grandchildren, Brooke Fendley, Taylor & Luke McAuliffe, Chase Pasternak, Blake Bowden and Ashlyn Reavis. He had one greatgrandchild, Phoenix Toupes. He is also survived by several sisters-in-law, cousins & extended family who he loved very much. We extend a special thank you to Kendra Proctor, FNP-BC; Dr. Prakash, staff at Paris Regional Health & Bailee Syrus, RN.
The funeral services will be held at Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home located at 730 Clarksville Street, Paris TX on June 14, 2023 at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the afternoon.
