Bobby James Bowen, 71, of Springdale, died Thursday, May 2, 2019. He was born July 12, 1947 in Kingston to Orvind and Della May (Cook) Bowen. Bobby enjoyed hunting, fishing and racing cars. He was always willing to help others and devoted to his family.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Ingraham) Bowen; one son, Randy Bowen; one sister, May Rhine; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A funeral was held Tuesday, May 7, at Sonora Baptist Church with burial at Sonora Cemetery.