Morris Wayne Bowden

Morris “Wayne” Bowden was born July 27, 1950 to the late John M. Speights (Lydia) of Marianna, FL and the late Dorothy Mae Bowden of Gordon, AL. Wayne was born in Marianna, FL but was raised in the Pear Orchard where he loved to spend time with family and friends. He graduated from the Georgia School for the Deaf in Cave Springs, GA where he attended year round and met his wife of 48 years. Wayne married Belvary “Ann” Bowden the 28th of May in 1977. Together, they share three children: Tasha Bowden, Ronald Bowden Sr. (Starlar), and the late Shayla Bowden. 

Once graduating, Wayne worked at the Elberton Crater Factory in Bainbridge, GA for two years. Afterwards, he worked at the Blind Factory in Bainbridge, GA for 35 years where he retired. Wayne loved going to the beach with his wife and children, playing the lottery, riding and giving rides on his bike, and listening to music. He enjoyed going to Junior Mall to get his favorite newspapers and “talk” on the phone. 

Wayne leaves to cherish his memories a host of Grandchildren: Javante Bowden, Porchia Green-Quick (Teiura), Ronald Bowden Jr, Khloe Howard, A’Keiles Bowden, Tyler Reed Howard, Keelon Stubbs, Zykier Hannibal, Jahara Anderson, a host Great-Grandchildren: Jahki Bowden, Brailyn Handsford, Rickey Moore III, Sinatra Bowden, Rishod Bowden, Raven Florence II, and Jadyn Bowden, one living Aunt: Corrine Ford and a host of family and friends who thought the world of him. Wayne was preceded in death by a host of aunts and uncles who he loved dearly. 

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