Thomas W. Bowen, 85, phone company executive
June 15, 2023
Thomas Warren Bowen of Murrells Inlet died June 8 at his home. He was 85.
He was born in Baltimore, the son of Jesse W. Bowen and Bessie Mills Bowen. He worked for the phone company for 44 years as an executive overseeing the many changes in the telecommunications industry.
Mr. Bowen was a member of the Lions Club and both Randallstown and Freedom Jaycees in Maryland. He also was very active in the Republican Party, heading the party’s central committee in Carroll County. He loved to golf and continued to play throughout his retirement.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Patricia “Pat” Bowen; his daughters, Debbie Bowen and Linda Henson (Eric), both of Huntersville, N.C.; his grandson, Alexander Thomas; his sister- and brother-in-law, Carol and Emil Milcarek; and many cousins.
A Mass of the Christian Burial will be prayed June 30 at 1 p.m. at Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church.
A memorial service will be held in Sykesville, Md., where he will be buried at a later date.
