Ricky John Bowen, 60, of Colonial Beach, VA, passed away at his residence Wednesday, August 7, 2019. He was born in Grundy, VA on Friday, January 30, 1959. Ricky was a retired Inspector for the U.S. Government. He was a member of the Monroe Bay Assembly of God Church, a lifetime pilot who began with a hang glider and then built and flew his own air planes as well as remote control planes. He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman.

Ricky is survived by his wife of 26 years, Susan Elizabeth Bowen; daughter, Laurin Bowen; mother, Cris Hance; sister, Vickie Hartberger (Buddy); 3 grandchildren, David, Malachi and Cassie; 2 nieces, Melissa Bowers (Eric) and Meaghan Hartberger; and a nephew, Matthew Hartberger.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Bowen and a sister, Rita Sue Bowen.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Monroe Bay Assembly of God Church, where a visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Oak Grove, VA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Monroe Bay Assembly of God Church, 903 Holly Vista Drive, Colonial Beach, VA 22443.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.storkefuneralhome.com.