Melvin Randolph Bowden, Sr., 63, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Suffolk, VA, later settling in Chesapeake, VA. Melvin loved his simplistic life of trucking, fishing, and gathering with family. He retired from over-the-road trucking in 2017 due to health conditions that sadly progressed.
Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife; Sherryl Sue Bowden, 10 children and 20 grandchildren, alongside extended family and many life-long friends.
Family and friends are invited to the celebration of Melvin’s life on Friday, July 10, 2020 from 4pm-7:30pm at Graham Funeral Home, 1112 Kempsville Rd. Chesapeake. Please visit www.grahamfuneralhome.com to offer a condolence and share a memory with the family.