Chattanooga
Bill Bowen
1942 — 2024
William Barns Bowen, 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 2, 2024. Bill was born on December 18, 1942, in Tazewell, Virginia. Bill earned a Bachelor of Science in History, and then a Master of Science in Education & Administration from East Tennessee State University, before starting his career as a high school football coach in Richlands, Virginia. Ultimately, his destiny was to become a professional fundraiser for more than 50 years. He raised millions of dollars for dozens of non-profit organizations including Ferrum College, Virginia United Methodist Homes (VUMH, now called Pinnacle Living), and Alexian Brothers of the Southeast, in Chattanooga. Bill achieved the...