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Obituary For Tyreese Cornelius "Jap" Bowden

MR. TYREESE CORNELIUS “JAP” BOWDEN – Age 49, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Redmond Regional Medical Center. He was a graduate of Gordon Central High School Class of 1989 and served in the United States Army during Desert Storm. He was born on August 28, 1969 and attended First Corinth Christian Church and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, J. T. Watts and brother, Keith Harris.

He is survived by his wife and love of his life for over 18 years, Mary L. Hall Bowden; daughter, Shalonda Bowden of Hawaii; son, Tyler Bowden of Calhoun, Georgia; mother, Linda Watts; father, Matthew Simpson; sisters, Linda (Chris) Smith, Keira Curtis, Pam (Robert) Kirk, Valencia Simpson, Olivia Simpson, Stephanie Pye, and Doris (David) Hampton; brothers, Brandon Simpson, Matthew L. Phillips, and Correl Curtis; special aunts, Mary Ruth Garrigan and Marsha Mitchell; a host of other loving aunts and uncles; mother-in-law, Judy Hall; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law; special niece, Brianna O’Neal; special great nephew, KJ Curtis; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 25, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at Trinity Baptist Church, 1170 Rome Road, S.W., Calhoun, Georgia, with Rev. James Harris officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Interment, Chandler Cemetery. Please share your thoughts and memories of Mr. Tyreese Cornelius “Jap” Bowden at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

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My condolences to the family and friends. Although ‘time and unexpected events’ overtake us, including losing a loved one in death, we have God’s promise of comfort at 2 Corinthians 1:3,4. How comforting it is to know that God understands our pain and provides the comfort that we so sorely need.

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I miss my Uncle Jap so much! RIP

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To the Family: I am very sorry for your family's loss. Please know that the "God of all comfort" (Psalms 83:18) knows and feels your pain. Exodus 3:7 He promises that one day soon, "death will be no more" at Revelation 21:3-5 and He provides a wonderful hope for our love ones who have died, that they can live again, John 6:40. We long to see that fulfillment soon. May you find comfort in God’s promises. W.J., Petersburg, VA

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i am so sorry for your loss....Jap was a good guy ,it had been years since i have seen him, may he RIP ....

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My love and prayers are with the family. I had the opportunity to work with Jap, he knew how to carry himself. Way to go "MOM". Lean on the JESUS. John 14:18 (Kitty)

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Condolences to the family. Jap was just one of those special people that made you smile when you saw him no matter what kind of mood you were in.

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Praying for you all

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My deepest sympathy and condolence to his Mother and her family.

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Keith and Kim Jones

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Keith and Kim Jones

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Keith and Kim Jones

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Jap was my brother in law, uncle to my kids, and my friend. As hard as it is to say goodbye, it had gotten just as hard to watch him suffer. He never complained much, he just did what it took to Live a quality life. I admire his strength and determination, and his faith in God. We will miss him, but will have peace knowing he is with Jesus. You fought a good fight Jap, rest in peace. You will be forever loved and never forgotten. Go Dawgs!

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Jap was a very special man who was a blessing to everyone who had the privilege to know him. He was so funny, caring, and had a heart of gold. He fought so hard and for so long for someone to be as young as he was. He was taken from us way too soon but his suffering is over and he is now with the Lord. Fly high, Angel. We all love you so much and will be missed terribly. -Brianna ONeal

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Jap was a very special man who was a blessing to everyone who had the privilege to know him. He was so funny, caring, and had a heart of gold. He fought so hard and for so long for someone to be as young as he was. He was taken from us way too soon but his suffering is over and he is now with the Lord. Fly high, Angel. We all love you so much and will be missed terribly.

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TO the family and friends Please except my sincerest condolence. I am sorry for your lost. With a smile he would always have, lovely one at that. Kind words he would say. Always cheerful. Anxieties of life we have and with the lost of a loved one makes it even harder to bear. But we are not left without a hope. John 5:28,29 speaks of a resurrection. Soon we will see that smile and hear those kind words of him again in good health in the near future. These are the promises of Jehovah thru his son the Christ. Rev.21:3,4

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