POWDERLY – Conrad Gene Bowen, 90, of Powderly, died Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 8:08PM at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville.  Mr. Bowen was born September 11, 1931, in Ohio County.  He was a retired coal miner and mine superintendent with Martwick Coal Mines, and a member of Pond Run Baptist Church.  He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War, and he was a Purple Heart recipient for his faithful service to his country.  Mr. Bowen loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  He enjoyed sitting outside and eating with the Tuesday lunch bunch.  In his younger years, he enjoyed camping, golfing, gardening, and all outdoor activities.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Myrtle Bowen; wife, Carolyn Bowen; and sisters, Nelda Jenkins, Barbara Casebier, Sue Noffsinger, and Kathleen Bowen.

He is survived by his daughters, Amanda Henson of Greenville and Telesa (Micky) Strader of Bowling Green; special nephew, Brady Kellems; grandchildren, Dathan Bowen, Trae Henson, and Justin Henson; great-grandchildren, Emily Henson, Eli Henson, and River Henson; and sisters, Velma Donovan and Alma Warren.

Funeral services will be Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 11:00AM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Doc Crowe officiating.  Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be Saturday after 9:00AM at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.