Leroy Bowden, 65, died Nov. 19, 2011, at his home.
He was born in Midland City, Ala., and moved to Vero Beach in 1986 from Lake Wales.
He was an airport specialist at the City of Vero Beach Municipal Airport prior to his retirement.
He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his daughter, Norma Jean Perasa, of Vero Beach; sons, Christopher and Joshua Bowden, both of Avon Park; sister, Judy Connelly, of Lake Wales; and eight grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Nov. 28 at Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home, Vero Beach.
A celebration of life service will begin at 3 p.m. at the funeral home with Chaplain James Ogden of the VNA Hospice officiating.
Arrangements are by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach.
Condolences may be sent through www.seawindsfh.com.