Rex D. Bowden, 74, of Atkins, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at his home. He was born July 5, 1947, in Atkins, son of the late Rayburn and Juanita Bond Bowden.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Kay McGee Bowden; brother, Joseph “Joe” Bowden; and sisters, Donna Storie, Julia Bowden and Ann Race.
He is survived by a son, Lance and Sonja Bowden, daughter, Lena and Brian Martin; brothers, Freddy and Martha Bowden, Tommy and JoAnn Bowden, Eddy and Jane Bowden, Randy Bowden and Rhonda Clark; sisters, Sandra Franks, Karen and Steve Hemmer, and Debra and Lonnie Brannon; and grandchildren, Baylee Bowden, Rylee Bowden, Kaylen and Austin Bullard, and Kennen Martin; and a great-granddaughter, Raylee Bullard.
Graveside service and burial is 11:00 AM, Friday, April 1, at Atkins City Cemetery with Rev. Terry Anthony officiating under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM, Thursday, at Lemley Chapel.
Pallbearers are Scotty Jones, Mike Hamm, Jonathon Cathy, Cotton Foshee, Kennen Martin, and Rylee Bowden. Honorary pallbearers are Johnny Duvall, Marvin Chance, Gary Duvall, Jimmy McGee, Ricky Don Johnson and Ray Miller.
Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.