Johnny Elbert Bowen, of Odessa, Texas and formerly of Pocola, died Tuesday, May 1, 2001. He was born Oct. 13, 1953 in Oklahoma City. He was a cemetery pre-need counselor. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Pocola and very active in the Vision for Life Organization. He loved his family and family reunions. He was a faithful and loyal friend, kind and compassionate to all and will be sorely missed by every life he touched.
Survivors include his wife, Suze Bowen of the home; one son, Johnathan Bowen of Pocola; two step sons, Phillip Westmoreland and Aaron Westmoreland, both of Odessa, Texas; his father, Jack Bowen of McCurtain; two sisters, Lorita and Eldon Riley of Hartshorne and Lois and Albert Carry of Keota; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends.
