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Albert Washington Bowe was born on March 11, 1923 in Axton, Virginia. He was one of eleven children from the union of the late Dolly Mae Arnold and James Robert Bowe. He grew up on the Homewood section of the city and attended Westinghouse High School. Like many young men of his generation, Albert proudly served his country. In February 1943, he enlisted in the United States Army where he served as a corporal in the 395th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion with an anti-aircraft range and automatic weapons specialty. His numerous awards and commendations included the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon and a bronze service star, American Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, and World War Two Victory Medal. On a lighter note, while in the military, he entertained the troops as part of a vocal group "4 Keys and A String" with both live and radio performances. He also served a one year term with the United States Army Reserve Corps. On September 24, 1948, Albert was united in holy matrimony to Geraldine Natalie Lee and this union was blessed with 4 children. Albert was employed by the U.S. Bureau of Mines as an internal mail service employee retiring after 26 years of faithful service. He was an active member of the company bowling team. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching sports on television as well as going to the games. He also sang with his family vocal group, The Bowes Gospel Singers, which traveled extensively. Later, he and his brothers formed the Bowe Brothers singing group and performed locally in the Pittsburgh area. Albert committed his life to Jesus at an early age and in 1975 joined Clark Memorial Baptist Church. There he was ordained as a Deacon and served as an assistant to the pastor, the late Donald A. Tunie, until relocating to Deltona, Florida. He was ordained as a minister at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Deland, FL after which he began a journey spreading the word of God and the joy of the Lord. On June 19, 2015, the Reverend Albert W. Bowe, Sr. went home to be with his Lord. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Alene Tadom; siblings: Pauline, Jefferson (Geraldine), Margaret (Bill), Clarnence, Inez, Dorothy, and Claude; In-Laws: Thomas and Lynn Lee, Lois and Martin Law, Scharnelle and Edgar Tunie, Norma and Kenneth Tunie, Vernelle Bowe, and Sharon Bowe. Albert leaves to honor and cherish his memory his beloved and devoted wife of 66 years, Geraldine (Gerri) Bowe; children: Albert (Cheryl), Laurene and Erica; very special nephew, Thomas (Ruby) Lee; brothers; Hughes (Lois), Russell, and Charles; grandchildren: Renate, Cymanda, Chenise (Gene), Brandon, Brian (Angela), Faith, Wesley, Adrienne, and Nathan (Keona); great grandchildren: Georgia, Connor, Kayla, Dylan, Makayla, Jaden, Natalie and Pompey; and a host of other relatives and good friends.

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Rev Albert Washington Bowe Sr.

March 11, 1923 - June 19, 2015