Preston Allen Bowen, age 22 of Prince Frederick MD. passed away peacefully on June 12, 2012 with his family by his side at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC.

Preston was born on July 19, 1989 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore MD. He was the son of David and Tammy Bowen.

Preston had Cerebral Palsy, yet he still found ways of expressing his love and affection to those that were near and dear to him. As he grew older, the admiration of him by others grew even stronger as it was evident that he was an extraordinary and a special one-of-a-kind person. Loved by everyone who was fortunate enough to know him during his natural life; it was a great honor to have him as part of our life, words cannot say how much he was loved and how much he will be missed. He was an inspiration to those he touched and there will always be a special place in our hearts for the goodness and kindness that he brought to others to be forever treasured.

Preston is predeceased by his loving Grandmother Betty Jane Bowen and Maternal Grandfather Robert Reece Sr.

Preston is survived by his father David Bowen (Donna Thayer) of Prince Frederick, MD., and his mother Tammy Bowen of Callaway, MD., and his brother Justin Bowen of Prince Frederick, MD. He is also survived by paternal grandfather Raymond D. Bowen Prince Frederick, MD., and maternal grandmother Shirley Parcel Lexington Park, MD.

Preston also leaves behind many aunts and uncles, Raymond L (Ebba) Bowen Orlando, FL, Larry (Connie) Prince Frederick MD, Robert Reece JR. (Sandy Wathen) Hollywood MD, Tommy (Betty Lou) Reece Lexington Park MD, Scottie (Beth) Reece Lexington Park MD, Lisa (Tom) Raley Lexington Park MD., Brian (Marie) Corbin Ridge MD, Mary Beth Reece (Aunt), and many cousins and friends to name.

Pallbearers are Raymond L Bowen, Robert Reece Jr., Larry Bowen, Matthew Bowen, Brian (Scooter) Corbin and Brandon Reece.

Honorary pallbearers are Tommy Reece, Scottie Reece, Joshua Bowen, Jason Bowen, Travis Bowen, Lisa Raley and Laurie Stone.