Chaz William Devon Bowens of Rockford departed this earthly life, January 3, 2022. He was born February 1, 1981 in Rockford the son of  Billy Joe and  Kimberly Bowens. Chaz lived in Michigan since September 2021, living most of his life in Rockford. Chaz was employed as an Assembler by Chrysler Corporation 11 years recently relocating for his job. He was a member of Berean Baptist Church. Chaz graduated from Auburn High School class of 1999 and attended Rock Valley College and San Diego State.

Chaz leaves to cherish many loving memories, his parents, Kimberly (Lensen) Walton and Billy Joe (Alice) Bowens; sister, Shamon Bowens; brother, Airmis (Desiree) Clark; aunt, Janice (Robert Sr.) Johnson; uncle, Sergeant, Joe (Susan) Danforth; a host of cousins other relatives and friends including special friends Kerry Evans, Jermaine "Jeff" Jackson, Esperansa Wallis, Shawn Staff and Kritina Dismuke; special cousin, Raymond James Wills Jr. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, James and Christine Danforth; paternal grandparents Elmer and Birdie Lee Bowens and his cousin, Icy Danforth Taylor.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. January 22, 2022 at Mt. Saini Missionary Baptist Church 1901 W. State Street. Burial in Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.