William Douglas "Doug" Bowen, age 69, of Point Pleasant, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015, at Cabell-Huntington Hospital, in Huntington. Doug was a coal miner in the West Virginia coalfields and was also a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having been awarded many honors for his service in Vietnam, including five Purple Hearts. He was also a very proud member of the National Rifle Association.

Doug is survived by his wife, Kay Bowen; sons Douglas Eugene and David Brandon Bowen; and sisters, Virginia, Phyllis and Sue.

Doug's life will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 17, 2015, at his home, 1696 Ripley Road, in Point Pleasant, with full military honors being rendered by the West Virginia Honor Guard and the American Legion, Mason County Post #23. The family will receive friends throughout the late morning and early afternoon at their home. Burial will be conducted privately.

Doug's care and the care of the Bowen Family have been entrusted to Crow-Hussell Funeral Home. You may leave condolences to the family by visiting: www.crowhussellfh.com.