Mr. Dennis James Bowen Sr.

Mr. Dennis James Bowen, Sr., age 52, passed away unexpectedly, after a brief illness. His sunset was on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at the Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia, with his loving family by his side. His sunrise was in Utica on August 12, 1962. Born to Lillian Elizabeth (Bouie) Atkins and the late Eddie Lee Bowen, Dennis graduated from Thomas R. Proctor High School. His service in the U.S. Army from 1980-1993 included combat tours of the Gulf War/Desert Storm, where he received numerous awards and accommodations, retiring honorably. Dennis graduated from SUNY Institute of Technology receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems in 1998. In 1994 Dennis met his beloved Lanette M. Tyrrell. They wed on October 15, 2005, sharing many years in a loving partnership. In 2004 Dennis and his family relocated to Hampton Virginia. He secured a position with L-3 Communications at Fort Monroe until its closing in 2009. He became an Independent Contractor working for IBM, Senior Systems Engineer for Trust Technologies Computer Consultants LLC in Arlington, VA and most recent a VMware Systems Engineer for First Citizens Bank of Raleigh North Carolina. Blessed with a charismatic personality, he was welcoming and affectionate. If he embraced you, it was with the greatest of hugs that let you know you were cherished and loved. Dennis was an intelligent man, versatile and well-read in many subjects. He could teach and learn through his insightful and thought provoking conversations. Truly a patriotic man, he kept himself abreast of the latest in politics. Above all, he was a reliable and loving father who was there for his children and family at any given time. During his leisure, Dennis enjoyed fishing, bowling, and computers, (not only for his career, but also for his hobby). He was an active man with many interests and was always up to trying new activities and enjoying life. He loved his sports, especially rooting for the NY Giants, Knicks, and Yankees, and coordinating his Fantasy Football League. As a born-again, devout Christian, Dennis was a member of the House of God Church in Newport News, Virginia. He knew the love of our Savior and his faith was steadfast. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lanette Tyrrell Bowen; his mother, Lillian E. Atkins; his children, Timothy Tennell of VA, Antovlo and Felicia Ayuso of NC, Tiyea Frazier and Deon Garrett of Utica, Tenisha Bowen of TX, Diamond and Christopher Crowley, Tiana Bowen of SC; his grandchildren, Ashley, Makiyah, Quentin, Mickell, Luvlee; Izaiah, Zayron; Jaheim, and Kelisha; his brothers, Eddie Cheesman of Utica, Jerry Bowen of Rochester, James Bowen of Rochester, and Willie Bowen of Utica; and his sisters, Loretta and Mark Mims of VA, and Yolanda Atkins of Utica; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, Marlene Thompson, Alice Fenimore, Cheryl Lynn Cobb, Rocky M. Rock, Nelson Jr. and Yvonne Wymes, and Andrew Wymes; as well as many loving extended family members and friends. Dennis was preceded in death by his son, Dennis J. Bowen Jr./Airman US Air Force; his brother, Lee Edward Bowen; and his mother-in-law, Kathleen Tyrrell. Visitation will be held on Saturday morning, August 8, 2015, from 10-11 at the House of God Church, 1304 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501. Dennis’ Home Going and Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 at the church. Committal services with Military Honors will be held graveside with Interment to follow at New Forest Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.

Mr. Dennis James Bowen Sr.

August 12, 1962 - July 29, 2015