Carlton Franklin Bowden 86 of Elba, AL departed this life Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at his home in Elba, Alabama. Funeral services will be held from Hayes Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Donnie Marler officiating. Committal services will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be at Hayes Funeral Home on Thursday, March 17, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

Survivors include: Wife - Christine Bowden, Elba, AL, Daughter - Shelia Bowden (Wade) Brown, Kinston, AL, Son - Jeff Carl (Donna) Bowden, Elba, AL, Grandson - Daniel Bowden, Elba, AL, Grandson - Forrest Brown, Elba, AL, Granddaughter - Callie (Joe) Parrish, Elba, AL, Great Granddaughter - Clara Belle Parrish, Elba, AL, Sister - Clevis Ammons, Elba, AL.

Hayes Funeral Home of Elba, Alabama is serving the Bowden family.