MARVIN BOWEN April 26, 1934 - April 24, 2012 ANDERSON, SC Walter Marvin Bowen, age 77, of 405 Bowen Street, passed away on April 24, 2012, at his residence. Born in Anderson, he was the son of the late David O. Bowen, Sr. and the late Caturah Martin Bowen. Mr. Bowen proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 8 years, where he was aboard the U.S.S. Northampton. He was the owner and operator of Bowen's Upholstery where his career lasted over 50 years. He enjoyed woodworking and was a friend to all who knew him. Survivors include daughters, Donna Compton and her husband Buddy of Anderson, Anne Allred and her husband Cecil of Piedmont, Anita Hitt, and Marie Taylor and her husband John of Anderson; nine grandchildren, and four great grandchildren, all of whom he loved dearly. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Forrester Bowen; a daughter, Becky Hamby; sisters, Annie Lois Carroll, and Martha Menees; and brothers, Charles, Ralph, Curtis, and David Bowen. The Funeral Service to honor Mr. Bowen's life will be held at The McDougald Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, April 27, 2012 at 2:00pm with the Reverend John M. Daniel, Mr. Harry Osborne, Reverend Brent Lollis, and Reverend Cecil Allred officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Military Honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Services: The Funeral Service to honor Mr. Bowen's life will be held at The McDougald Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, April 27, 2012 at 2:00pm with the Reverend John M. Daniel, Mr. Harry Osborne, Reverend Brent Lollis, and Reverend Cecil Allred officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Military Honors. Visitation: The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.