Jack R. “Jackie” Bowden died Thursday, April 10, 2014, in McDonough, Ga. He was 73.

He resided at Lake Bruin near St. Joseph, La. and was the eldest son of the late Jack Bowden

Survivors include mother, Betty Bowden; his daughter, Desirea; his sister, Sonya Bowden (Doug) Williams; his brother, Andy (Martha) Bowden; his niece, Stephanie Bowden; five nephews, Kirk and Chad Williams, Todd and Drew Bowden, Jason Riley; and many cousins, aunts, and uncles.

Jackie graduated from Tallulah High School and served honorably in the United States Air Force, He was a lifelong, respected resident in the Tallulah area. Being the loving and caring person that he was, he will be very much missed and remembered by his entire family, especially by his best friend and longtime, loving companion, Faye Miller. May he rest in peace.

A memorial is planned at a later date.