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Walter Bowles Obituary
Long Branch - Walter Bowles, age 50, departed this life on January 30, 2018 at home.
He was born in Long Branch on Dec 4, 1967 .
Walter was born with Down Syndrome and had a passion for pro wrestling. He will be remembered lovingly as, "Smooch".
He had a kind and gentle heart, and always greeted everyone with a big hello and smile.
He was predeceased by his father Oscar Crosby and his brother Michael A. Bowles, Sr., (10/18/10).
He is survived by his mother Mary L. Bowles; his brother Bryan E. Bowles, Sr. of Burkville, VA and his sister, Kimberly O. Crosby of West Long Branch, he is also survived by a host of nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins.
There will be no public service. Respectfully, the family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial donations be made payable to ARC of Monmouth. [arcofmonmouth.org]
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.jerseyshorecremation.com
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Jimmy Seward And Family
March 13, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sharon Moore
February 6, 2018
Smoochie: The love of your gentle spirit, will always be in my family's and my heart. You were truly loved and we truly loved you. The love you shared with us, will stay in our hearts forever.
Kim Crosby
February 5, 2018
Smooch, may your spirit remain bright in our hearts forever. You showed us love each and every day.
Miss you dearly.
Love your Sis Kim C.
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