Mr. Robert S. Bowen

“So sorry to find this notice of Bob's death on the Internet. I was wondering why I had not heard from him in some time, but he passed away shortly...Read More » ”
1 of 48 | Posted by: Susan Bryant - Mt. Pleasant, SC

“The "Light" that is you continues to burn brightly in many hearts and minds. ”
2 of 48 | Posted by: Karen Dickerson - Good Friend

“May GOD continue to bless this family during their loss. ”
3 of 48 | Posted by: Lutrina Frazier - Friend

“Mr. Bowen was one of the best supervisor I ever had. He was caring, honest and a family man. I was his assistant for a short time before he retired...Read More » ”
4 of 48 | Posted by: Lutrina Frazier (Tina) - MD

“We are so sorry to hear about the death of Bob. Anne and Tom , I just found out today about your Father's death. I am sorry I didn't know when he...Read More » ”
5 of 48 | Posted by: Jane and Jim Pehlke - Annapolis , MD

“Our condolences go out to the family of Bobby Bowen. Enjoyed seeing Bob when he came to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to visit with our Grandmother...Read More » ”
6 of 48 | Posted by: Westlund and Stevenson Families (Evora Schaefer) - MI

“Bob will be missed. I had the honor and privilege of working alongside Bob while at Group 1 Software. To this day, I still recall Bob’s sharp wit,...Read More » ”
7 of 48 | Posted by: Daniel Stainer - Slippery Rock, PA

“I have waited until today to write my tribute so that I can give Bob my goodbye tribute on what would have been his 72nd birthday. Mine is tomorrow...Read More » ”
8 of 48 | Posted by: Tag Cutchis - Highland, MD

“One of my fondest memories about Mr. Bowen was he took the time to pass out Christmas gifts to everyone in the company. Those were the good Group 1...Read More » ”
9 of 48 | Posted by: Mady Hamilton - Bowie, MD

“The passing of my friend RB hits my heart with great sadness. He was by far the best boss I’ve ever had the opportunity to work with. He always...Read More » ”
10 of 48 | Posted by: Michelle Diaz - Miami, FL

“Our deepest sympathies on the loss of a true gentleman. ”
11 of 48 | Posted by: Jeanne and Charles Bolton - MD

“My prayers go out to the Bowen family/ ”
12 of 48 | Posted by: Elbert Fortson

“Our deepest condolences. ”
13 of 48 | Posted by: Luis A. Valdes

“Mr. Robert S. Bowen was the first CEO I have ever gotten to know, even a little. Oh, the warmth, while still toiling away for 16-20 hours per day....Read More » ”
14 of 48 | Posted by: Luis A. Valdes - Bel Air, MD

“My deepest condolences to Thom and Anne. I had the pleasure and honor of working for your father for several years at Comnet / Group 1. The trust and...Read More » ”
15 of 48 | Posted by: Gina King - Edgewater, MD

“My deepest sympathy to Bob's family. So many memories, so many stories and so many lessons. Bob had a profound impact on the personal and...Read More » ”
16 of 48 | Posted by: Steve Dodd - Toronto, Canada

“Mr. Bowen was one of the best CEO that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. My fondest memories were during holidays. Just loved those...Read More » ”
17 of 48 | Posted by: Dean Hodgson - Adelphi, MD

“Bob's support and rewards for outstanding sales performance motivated many of us to higher levels of achievement at Group 1. He always enjoyed...Read More » ”
18 of 48 | Posted by: John Kammerer

“Bob assembled an executive management team of incredibly passionate leaders -- each member's tenacity, energy and intellect rivaled Bob's own. I...Read More » ”
19 of 48 | Posted by: Ann Jurczyk - Williamsburg, VA

“I am sad to hear that Bob Bowen has passed away. When I was with Group 1 he was greatly respected and well liked. Mike and I particularly admired his...Read More » ”
20 of 48 | Posted by: Deirdre Barron - Canada

“I never worked with Bob, but I knew him socially through some other folks, and I got to spend time with him on several occasions. Two special treats...Read More » ”
21 of 48 | Posted by: Scott Dalrymple - Columbia, MD

“I attach this small poem as a balm for family members that survive him; it’s also for those of us who will miss the tributes he paid to us with his...Read More » ”
22 of 48 | Posted by: Thomas Chirayath - Reston, VA

“It is with sadness to hear of Bob's passing. He instilled in all Group 1 employees that our foremost objective is the total, unreserved satisfaction...Read More » ”
23 of 48 | Posted by: Randall Bryan - Laurel, MD

“My favorite Memory of Mr Bowen was the annual Christmas luncheon and seeing him serving the employees. Mr. Bowen was one of those people that made...Read More » ”
24 of 48 | Posted by: Edward Johnson

“Mr. Bowen was a great business teacher, coach, cheerleader, and friend. I learned so much about the business world from him, and will miss him...Read More » ”
25 of 48 | Posted by: Maura Betler - Sedona, AZ

“I learned more from Bob than I ever realized at the time - mostly how to conduct oneself in any business situation with class. That was a rare...Read More » ”
26 of 48 | Posted by: Paul Tarlow - Austin, TX

“Working for Bob was one of my greatest learning experiences. And while his business acumen is unquestioned, it was his ability to separate work from...Read More » ”
27 of 48 | Posted by: Ken Chow - Laurel, MD

“Dear Thom and Anne, I was deeply saddened to hear the news that your father passed away. Your father truly was a great inspiration to me. I had the...Read More » ”
28 of 48 | Posted by: Juan Tosoni - Annapolis, MD

“Mr. Bowen I remember was a pleasant and a very nice man when I ran into him at Group 1. He left many footprints in many lives and I can say most...Read More » ”
29 of 48 | Posted by: Denise McElhaney

“I had the priviledge of working for Bob at Group 1 starting in Nov. of 1999 and continuing through until his retirement. Not only did he build an...Read More » ”
30 of 48 | Posted by: Ronna Rhoads - Grasonville, MD

“Bob touched lives all over the globe. I am blessed to have had him be a part of my life for close to 20 years now... I've seen the diplomat, the...Read More » ”
31 of 48 | Posted by: Patty Cutchis

“I worked at Group1 from 1990 - 1994, and I had the greatest respect for Mr Bowen. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word. When he and his...Read More » ”
32 of 48 | Posted by: Risa Lapidow - New Carrollton, MD

“He was my best friend and I will miss him forever. One thing is certain to me. God is no longer in charge. The sign at heaven's gate now reads: Mr....Read More » ”
33 of 48 | Posted by: Eileen Townsend - Wake Forest, NC

“I'm deeply saddened to hear about the loss of such a great man who made a difference in so many lives including my own. I am forever greatful to have...Read More » ”
34 of 48 | Posted by: Diana Fair

“Bob Bowen was a captain of a ship that we all were proud to serve as mates. Group 1 Software still sails in your memory. "Blessed are they that...Read More » ”
35 of 48 | Posted by: Sidney Russell - Upper Marlboro, MD

“My mom and Bob were friends for as long as I can remember... so even though I'm in my 20s now, my fondest memory of Bob is him coming to our house...Read More » ”
36 of 48 | Posted by: Cassi Cutchis - College Park, MD

“Mr. Bowen has been, and always will be, the yardstick by which I measure other CEOs . He was a true gentleman and a very real person. I’ll never...Read More » ”
37 of 48 | Posted by: Joanne Walsh - Annapolis, MD

“My fondest memory of Bob was in the year 2000 when I went on my first Group 1 Software trip. My wife was 8 months pregnant so I took my father. Bob...Read More » ”
38 of 48 | Posted by: Oscar Vazquez

“To the good times so many of us shared with Bob. May you rest in peace, Bob. ”
39 of 48 | Posted by: Deborah Reynolds Diot - TX

“I first met Bob when I joined Group1 back in 2000. He welcomed me into the company and did what ever he could to make me feel at home and be...Read More » ”
40 of 48 | Posted by: Paul Webb - Basildon, Essex UK

“I lived with Anne for 4 years while attending the College of Charleston, and whenever Mr. Bowen came to visit us, you were sure to have an educating...Read More » ”
41 of 48 | Posted by: Dana Nunley Laycook - Sterling, VA

“While I did not know Mr. Bowen in a professional environment, I always enjoyed his visits to Charleston to visit his lovely daughter Anne who I had...Read More » ”
42 of 48 | Posted by: Jenny Fernandez - Arlington, VA

“My deepest condolences to Bob's children. I knew your Dad for nearly 20 years, as we joined Comnet/Group 1 within 90 days of each other in 1984. My...Read More » ”
43 of 48 | Posted by: Ron Friedman - Fort Myers, FL

“I knew Bob since he joined Comnet (which became Group 1 Software) as President and CEO in 1984. We worked together for the next 20 years in growing...Read More » ”
44 of 48 | Posted by: Alan Slater - Clifton, VA

“I truly enjoyed my time at Group 1 under the leadership of Bob Bowen. He was a wise, funny, and caring man who assembled a great group of leaders and...Read More » ”
45 of 48 | Posted by: David Peikin - Gaithersburg, MD

“I worked at Group 1 Software but also had the immense pleasure of knowing Bob outside of work. I visited his house for dinner with a couple other...Read More » ”
46 of 48 | Posted by: Betsy Keplinger

“Very nice and accurate tribute of Bob was written here. When I think back about Bob, I fondly remember trips to FL for NCDM with him. He loved to...Read More » ”
47 of 48 | Posted by: Jim Stafford - Annapolis, MD

“The management and staff of Taylor Funeral Home extends their sympathies to the family and friends of Mr. Robert S. Bowen. ”
48 of 48 | Posted by: John M. Taylor Funeral Home