Basil M. Bowen

Herrin- Basil Martin Bowen, 74, of Herrin, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2010 in Herrin. Basil was born on June 17, 1936 in St. Louis, Mo to James Albert & Martha Jean (Whitecotton) Bowen. He married Opal June Caraker on December 15, 1954 in Herrin. She preceded him in death on December 21, 2008. He was a Truck Driver for Shawnee Express in Herrin. Survivors include- Son- Martin Bowen & wife Christy of Carterville Son- Albert Bowen of Herrin Daughter- Julie Bowen of Herrin Daughter- Stephanie Bowen of Herrin Daughter- June Humphrey & husband Ray of Ocala, FL Daughter- Cheryl DeNosky & husband John of Royalton Son- Stephen Bowen & wife Amanda of Marion Daughter- Marilyn Richardson & husband Aaron of Herrin Daughter- Tracie Gibson & husband Brendon of St. Louis, MO Fifteen Grandchildren Six Great Grandchildren Brother- Robert Bowen & wife Wanda of St. Louis Brother- Ralph Bowen & wife Dorothy of Nampa, ID Sister- Jeanette Stevens of Texas Brother in law- John Caraker of Sparta Brother in law- Tom Caraker & wife Linda of Herrin Several nieces, nephews and cousins He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son- Martin Laverne Bowen, great grandson- Martin Toliver, brothers- Dallas & Gordon Bowen and four sisters- Bea, Jewel, Bonnie & Ida Lee. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, September 24, 1010 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Terry Griffith will officiate. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Carterville. Visitation will be from 6-9:00 PM, Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home.