The community of Childersburg, Alabama, is mourning the death of Tanner Bowen, who passed away peacefully four years after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a devastating accident that also claimed the life of his 17-year-old younger brother, Preston.
Tanner’s death marks the end of a difficult four-year journey for his family, who remained by his side after the June 25, 2022, accident changed their lives forever.
Tanner Bowen’s Life Changed by 2022 Accident
Tanner was 19 years old when the accident occurred on June 25, 2022.
Before the tragedy, Tanner had surprised his parents, Robert and Melissa Bowen, by coming home from Army camp. He later joined his younger brother Preston in a pickup truck as they went to visit friends.
The journey ended in tragedy when the accident claimed Preston’s life. Tanner survived the crash but sustained a traumatic brain injury that would affect him for the remainder of his life.
The family spent the next four years caring for Tanner and hoping for signs of improvement.
Four Years of Hope, Challenges and Family Support
Following the accident, Tanner remained in a semi-conscious state. Although he occasionally showed signs of response, his condition remained extremely challenging.
During those four years, Tanner also repeatedly battled pneumonia, adding further difficulties to an already painful period for his loved ones.
Throughout his illness, his family continued to stand beside him. Their journey involved years of uncertainty, hope and perseverance as they cared for Tanner and remembered the brother he had lost in the same accident.
Tanner Bowen Dies Peacefully Surrounded by Family
Tanner eventually died peacefully, according to his father.
Robert Bowen shared that his son was surrounded by family during his final moments. After four years marked by serious physical limitations and suffering, the family found some comfort in believing that Tanner was finally free from those struggles.
His father also expressed comfort in the belief that Tanner had been reunited with Preston, the younger brother whose death had marked the beginning of the family’s long and painful journey.
For those closest to Tanner, his passing brings profound grief but also the belief that his suffering has finally ended.
Funeral Service Planned in Childersburg
A funeral service for Tanner Bowen is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church in Childersburg.
The service will give family, friends and members of the community an opportunity to remember Tanner and support his loved ones as they mourn his passing.
Tanner is survived by his parents, Robert and Melissa Bowen, as well as his siblings, Mackenzie and Colin.
Family Expresses Gratitude for Years of Support
Throughout Tanner’s four-year struggle following the accident, his family received prayers, encouragement and support from people who stood beside them during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
His family has expressed gratitude to everyone who prayed for Tanner, encouraged them and continued to offer support throughout those years.
That support became an important part of the family’s journey as they navigated Tanner’s condition while carrying the grief of Preston’s death.
Remembering Tanner and Preston
The story of Tanner Bowen’s final four years is inseparable from the loss of his younger brother Preston.
A devastating accident took Preston’s life at just 17 and left Tanner with a traumatic brain injury that would shape the rest of his life. Tanner’s family continued caring for him for four years, holding onto hope while facing repeated medical challenges.
Now, as the Bowen family mourns Tanner, they are also holding onto the belief that the brothers are together again.
Tanner Bowen will be remembered by his family and community for the life he lived, the challenges he endured and the strength of those who remained beside him throughout his four-year journey.
His passing leaves behind his parents, siblings, extended family, friends and a community that supported him through years of hardship.
As Childersburg remembers Tanner, thoughts and condolences remain with the Bowen family as they say goodbye to a son and brother whose life was profoundly affected by tragedy but surrounded by love until the end.
