Bowen Ellis Obituary

Betts, I just this morning heard of the passing of your son. Karen and I both are so sorry. Please Lord take this family and friends in your arms and comfort them during this time of grief and healing. Lord help this family know and feel that heaven is a better place, by their son being there. God bless you all!

Dear Ellis & Headden families,

What an incomprehensible loss! We pray in the coming weeks, months & years you all will steadily feel the Lord's presence, peace, tender embrace; and, increasingly know His assurance that Bowen is in heaven with Him, sending you little glimpses of glory just as Bowen touched so many lives during his short time on this earth.

Bowen was the light of the party. He had a way of making everyone laugh. He made Preston feel so welcomed when he started at PG. I was in Walterboro the night that Bowen passed. My friends daughter & her friends asked me if I knew Bowen. I told them yes and they then showed me a text from Clemson. I was speechless and heart broken. I called Preston at USC and he told me that he had heard. He was upset and told me that he had just spoken to Bowen 2 days prior. No words can offer you comfort, but know that we are lifting you all up in prayer. I pray that peace and comfort surround your family today and in the days to come. Our deepest, heartfelt sympathies to your family.

We just recently heard about Bowen's death. Words cannot express the sadness we feel for the family and for Bowen. The loss of a child has to be the hardest thing a parent has to go through. Y'all are the third I know of in the past two weeks.

May God bless you and give you strength during this time. You are in our prayers.

Bill & Maureen

Condolences with great sympathy from our Clemson family to yours. May God give you strength and comfort with His everlasting love.

We miss you man. Your presence and contagious humor will always been in our memories. Prayers to you and your family. Save some of the partying for us when we get up there will you. The amount of impacts you made on our lives in Clemson and everyone else are endless. You're always apart of the 1112 family. We love you brother. Fly high and rest easy.

Dear Ellis and Headden Families: Wade and I were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Bowen-such a beautiful child. Please know that you are loved and prayed for by many. We know that God will comfort you all in the days and weeks to come as you deal with this horrific tragedy. May the memories of Bowen help to sustain you all.

I was a teacher at Porter-Gaud when Bowen was little. All teachers have those students who stand out from others, that touch them somehow, Bowen was that for me. He could walk into a room and bring a smile to every face in it. He just delighted us all; teachers and students alike. One of my favorite memories if when he was dressed up for Easter in second grade. He stopped to give a fashion show (complete with dance moves) to a group of us teachers in the hall. We were in love. That joy and exuberance can only come from being cherished. When I think of Charleston I think of him surrounded by his sisters, parents, the Headden girls and parents, looking perfect and being loved. Y'all gave him everything he needed to give that happiness to others. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.

Betts and Family,
Just wanted to convey our deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear son.
Our prayers and thoughts goes out to you during your time of need.

God Bless!

Having lost my son a year ago, my heart is breaking for you all. The pain is inexplicable and the loss of his presence unbearable. May God heal your hearts. Love and prayers for you all.

We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your son Bowen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lynne and Don Barber

We can't imagine the heart break of your loss of Bowen. Our hearts and prayers go out to Betts and Traci, Carter and Grayson.

Betts,
There are no words. Prayers of comfort for you and your entire family. May God send the Holy Spirit to surround you and your family during this most difficult time. May God's peace be with you.

We will keep you and all your family in our prayers during this very difficult time. We pray God will bless and keep you in the days ahead.
We are friends of Paul and Nita Warren.

Dear Traci and Betts,
We just learned of the tragic loss of your son, Bowen. We pray that God's peace and comfort will envelop your entire family in this most difficult time. Out deepest, heartfelt sympathies are extended to you all!

My son was a friend of Bowen's at Clemson and truly enjoyed hanging out with him. We are all devastated for your loss. There's nothing I can say to ease your pain but wanted your family to know our prayers are with you.

Betz,

Just heard of your loss.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Ken

Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your son! We will keep you in our daily prayers as the heart heals! He will be remembered forever!
Best regards, The Hamptons at Bethel UMC

Praying for your family. Angel, Unit Secretary, NICU

I learned of your son's passing on a Clemson Facebook post. Although I did not know your son, I do know that he is missed by many loved ones and I am so sorry for this tremendous loss to you and your family. Sending prayers to all of you down in SC.

Dear Betts
There are no words that would heal the pain. If there were I'd write a book. I know all too well as our daughter passed away last year.
Peace be with you and yours.

May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences.

So very sorry for your tremendous loss. Praying for you.

Betts and family. My heart hurts for you. Please know that you are in our hearts, thoughts. and prayers.

Mrs. Jane Ellis So sorry to hear of the passing of your nephew. Even though I never met him. My sympathy is extended to you and your family at this difficult time. Ozena C. Harfield former co-worker and friend

I did not know Bowen, but I'm positive he was an exceptional young man due to his amazing parents. Praying for the family to find strength during this unbearable time. Gods peace.

I am going to miss you forever. There are so many things I should've said to you before it was too late. I am going to live everyday like it could be the last, in your honor. I love you Bowen.

My heart and prayers are with you during this time. Lora Thompson

Traci and family,
My heart has been aching since I've heard this tragic news. My thoughts, prayers and love go out to you and your entire family. I am praying for peace within your hearts and wonderful memories to keep you comforted at this difficult time.
Jackie Jacobus

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Beth and I are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. May the Lord bless you and keep you.

Our heart and prayers are with you during this time. David and Sharon Dement

Traci, I am so sorry for your loss. This breaks my heart and as I write this there are tears in my eyes bc I know you are going through so much pain and heartache. Someone as sweet and special as you shouldn't have to feel this. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dearest Betts and Family,
My heart cries for you. May the Lord Wrap His Loving Arms Around You All and give you Peace.

Stephanie

I don't know this young man but I am still so so sorry to hear of his passing. A friend of mine on Facebook is where I heard about it and I was saddened to see a young man's photo. I pray for closure for the family and friends and other loved ones of Bowen. May he rest in peace and may he be watching over all of us with our Heavenly Father. God Bless.

Our hearts go out to each family member. So sorry for your lost. May the love of God surround you during this time of sorrow. Each of you are in our thouhts
and prayers

Traci and Betts, Grayson and Carter,
My heart is broken over your loss of Bowen. No words can offer you comfort in this sad tragic loss, but know that I am lifting you all up in prayer that peace and comfort will surround you today and in the days to come. All my love to each of you. I am so very sad and sorry. My deepest, heartfelt sympathies to you all.

Our hearts go out to each family member. So sorry for your lost. May the love of God surround you during this time of sorrow. Each of you are in our thouhts
and prayers

Prayers

Betts,

We are so sad for you, Traci, and your family. We will keep you, Bowen, and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Curt

Prayers for your family.

Dear Hellis Family,

I love and care for you all. Please know that I am praying for peace and comfort during this most difficult time.
Bowen was so blessed to have been loved and raised by such incredible people.

I will miss this dear boy.

God bless you all.

xoxo,
Cherie

No words can express how deeply sorry I for your loss and we pray for you and your entire family.

Betts,
I am so sorry for the loss that you and your family have suffered. My thoughts and prayers go out to you in your time of sorrow.
James

Thinking of you and your Williams family in this difficult time.

Betts and Traci,
I am so sad to hear of your loss. Please know that you all are in my prayers. Maggie Wolfe (Stuart Smith's daughter).

I'm Stockman Dorn, and I know none of y'all probably know who I am, but I went to Clemson with Bowen and he was a good friend. I just wanted to give your family my condolences because Bowen was the most loyal and helpful friend I've ever had. He truly changed my life for the better, I'm blesssed to have been able to know him. There's only a select few people in the world like him. I'm so sorry for yalls loss. Your family will forever be in my prayers.

Praying for All of You! May God hold you close!

My heart is heavy and and my words are stuck!! I am so saddened to hear about Bowen!! My thoughts, prayers and hugs go out to you and all your family!!!

We are so very sorry for your loss, and are keeping you in our prayers.

We only met Bowen once, at a recent event during the last Clemson parents' week-end. Bowen welcomed us, as I sat down to join him, our son Alek and some other boys. The entire time we sat together, Bowen was an engaging, charming gentleman. During the weeks that followed, our son developed a deeper friendship with him. He shared that Bowen always went out of his way to be friendly toward everyone, and was, in turn, well liked by all.

Please accept our condolences.

Vladimir and Katherine Novikov

Much love and many prayers to you all. I am so very sorry.

The Bell family sends you all prayers for God's comfort and peace. You will be in our thoughts throughout the following days, weeks and months as you adjust. May God wrap his loving arms around you all and may His Holy Spirit heal your hearts.

May we extend our sincere sympathy to the Ellis family at this very difficult time. You are in our hearts and prayers. God be with you during these very difficult days. Dan & Betty Mizzell

Our prayers for God's comfort and peace for the family. I'm genuinely sorry for the grief you must be feeling. May God's angels surround the entire family and His Holy Spirit heal your hearts.

I am heartbroken over the news of Bowen. I remember when he was born while I was working for Betts at MUSC. I can't imagine what the family must be going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

I am so saddened by Bowen's death. Prayers and thoughts for all the family. He will be greatly missed around Hobcaw. Chaplain Rob Dewey

Dear Betts and Traci:
It is always difficult to lose a loved one. I can't imagine what it must be like to lose a son. My thoughts and prayers will be with you in the coming days. I know you have strong family ties that will sustain you during this period. Please know that I stand ready to provide any help and support that you might need.

Marion Woodbury

Our heartfelt condolences are sent to you and your extended family. We are holding you in our hearts and prayers.

The families of Judy and Jimmy Collins, and Ann Barmore from Donalds, SC wish to convey our deepest sympathy to your entire family. It has been s long time since high school Betts, but as friends from that era we are in prayer for you all. Know that you are thought in this time of loss.