Bryan M. Bowen, 56, Leesburg, passed away at 2:34 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, at his home. He was born on Jan. 14, 1963, in Columbia City, to Glenn R. and Sheila I. (Bell) Bowen.

He graduated in 1981 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse and was a lifetime Kosciusko County area resident. He was employed at Polywood in Syracuse, formerly worked at Lippert Components in Goshen, and Avalign in Warsaw, and was the owner and operator of Bowen Automotive Detailing.

He was a member of North Webster United Methodist Church and formerly attended Wawasee Heights Baptist Church in Syracuse. He was an avid Chicago baseball fan, University of Michigan sports fan, and a car enthusiast.

He is survived by two sons: Christopher Bowen, Goshen; Zac Bowen, Syracuse; mother: Sheila Aden, Syracuse; three brothers: Brent (Judy) Bowen, Murfreesboro, Tenn.; Derek (Danielle) Bowen, Yorktown; David (Rachel) Bowen, Noblesville.

He was preceded in death by his father: Glenn Bowen and stepfather: Doug Aden.

Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw. Visitation will be from noon – 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. A celebration of life service will follow at 2 p.m. on Saturday in the funeral home with Pastor J.J. Perry of the North Webster Church of God officiating.

Preferred memorials may be given to the American Heart Association, 6100 W. 96th St., Indianapolis, IN 46278. To send condolences to the family in memory of Bryan Bowen, please visit www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com