Don C. Bowen | |
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South Carolina House of Representatives | |
In office January 2007 –December 2014 | |
Preceded by | Becky R. Martin |
Succeeded by | Jonathon D. Hill |
Personal details | |
Born | Charleston,South Carolina | May 7,1945
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Tomilyn Forrester Bowen |
Residence | Anderson,South Carolina |
Occupation | Retired |
Don C. Bowen (born May 7,1945) is an American politician who served in the South Carolina House of Representatives as a Republican. Bowen represented District 8,which comprises regions of Anderson and Oconee Counties, [1] including the city of Anderson. [2]
Don Bowen was born May 7,1945,to Carson and Rebecca Bowen. He later graduated from the University of South Carolina with a B.S. On May 7,1971,he married Tomilyn Forrester Bowen. He has three children:Amy,Don Jr.,and Ward. [3]
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