Jerry Bowen

Jerry 'Steve' Bowen, age 53, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at the Hospice House.
Steve was born on May 16, 1957 in Rutherford County to Edley Junior Bowen and Johnnie Wall Bowen Plumley. He worked for Ford Painting and for the Painted Pony as a commercial painter. He was a member of the Alexander Missionary Methodist Church. His life's enjoyments were gardening, growing flowers, NASCAR and dirt track racing. He loved the outdoors.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Ed Plumley.
Besides his mother, survivors include his life-long companion, Alice Leming of Rutherfordton; three sisters, Dianne Clayton and husband, Ditney, of Sandy Mush, Darlene Harmon also of Sandy Mush and Danita Bailey of Mooresboro; one step-daughter, Melanie Ward of Rutherfordton; two step-sons, Greg Ward and wife, Shawna, of Union Mills and Matthew Ward and wife, Leslie, of Rutherfordton. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Caleb, Kaylee, Bethany, Patrick, Kendred, Zoe and Jamie and by two nieces and two nephews.