Douglas Allen Bowen, age 65, of Nokomis, FL passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024 in Pensacola, FL surrounded by his family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on February 17, 1959 to James and Gloria Byrd Bowen.  After many years of service, he retired from Stone Container. He was a passionate fisher who discovered serenity in the tranquility of his early morning fishing trips.  He also delighted in grilling for his family and friends, and always cherished a good football and NASCAR party. He is preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Shanna Bowen.

Douglas is survived by his wife of 25 years, Mary Anne Krise Bowen; his sons, Nick (Beth) Bowen of Cantonment, FL and Bjay Ditto of Nokomis, FL; his daughters, Winter Graham (John Levins) of Cantonment, FL, Justina (D.J.) Espejo of Cantonment, FL and Missy (Erik) Stein of CT; his brothers, Richard (Christy) Bowen and Robbie (Lisa) Bowen; his grandchildren, Amber, Trevor, Landon, Makayla, Lexi, Sophia, Dalton, Brooklynn, Easton, Christian, Scottie, Sydney, James, Gracie, Breanna, Miah and Lana; five great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and his special friends he thought of as his brothers, Ricky Golson, Grady Hart, and Greg McKinley.

A memorial service will be held Friday, December 13, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor J.B. Shoumaker officiating.

The family would like to extend a thank you to all of the medical team involved in his care on the 4th floor at Baptist Hospital, and Dr. Jafri and Staff at Bear Center.

Flowers will be accepted but donations can be made to American Cancer Society and the American Lung Association.

The family extends an invitation to join them for food and fellowship to celebrate the life of Douglas Bowen immediately following the service at Poarch Community Church, 6210 Jack Springs Road, Atmore, AL.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.