Background
Bowen, Raleigh L. was born on December 27, 1911 in Sherman, Texas, United States. Son of Alexander A. and Dixe Lee (Powel) Bowen.
Democratic National committeeman Soldier
Bowen, Raleigh L. was born on December 27, 1911 in Sherman, Texas, United States. Son of Alexander A. and Dixe Lee (Powel) Bowen.
Student, Wiley College, 1932—1935. Student, University Maryland, 1959—1962. Bachelor, Northeastern Oklahoma State University.
Postgraduate, Northeastern Oklahoma State University.
With United States Army, 1942. Advanced through grades to master sergeant, 1962. With 92d Infantry Division, Italy, World World War II.
Served in Korea; retired, 1962. Food service director University Maryland, Princess Anne, 1962—1973. With Leake Industries Inc., Tulsa.
Steward; chairman board trustees, treasurer Bee Be Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Muskogee, Oklahoma. Member, past chairman Metropolitan Planning Commission. Member Democratic National Committee, from 1955.
Secretary Muskogee County Bicentennial Committee, 1975—1976.
Member of Chamber of Commerce, Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association, American Legion, Maryland Classified Employees Association, American Association Retired Persons, Lost Bridge Village Community Association, Northeastern Oklahoma State University Alumni Association, International Platform Association, Elk, Mason (32 degree Shriner), Kappa Alpha Psi (life).
Married Pearl E. Soloman Bowen, August 21, 1941.