Mr. Bowen

Gayle Blair Bowen, 80, of Deland, Fla., died October 11 at his residence.
Born June 14, 1929, in Nicholas County, Mr. Bowen had been a high school teacher and coach in Nicholas County and Carlisle and at Orangeburg High School.
He was precded in death by his wife, Barbara Foxworthy Bowden, his parents, Sophie and Arnold Bowen, and by a son, Ty Bowen.
He is survived by a daughter, Tara Kicklighter of Fla., a sister, Minerva Sims-Jasper of Alabama, and a grandchild, Ali Kicklighter.
Funeral services are 11 am Thursday at Denton-Workman Funeral Home with Dr. Chris Beckham presiding.
Burial will follow in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Visitation is from 10 to 11 am Thursday at the funeral home.