Huntsville, Alabama
1933 - 2022
Melvin G. Bowling 'Mel' 'Shine' went to be with the Lord January 10, 2022, after 88 very full years. He was born March 2, 1933, in Laceys Spring, the son of John Roy and Cora Lee Bowling. He spent his time on this earth excelling as a son, husband, father, grandfather, friend, pilot, and...
Read MoreThe Tennessee Valley Chapter of the Air Force Association will miss the long-standing support and wise counsel of Maj Gen Bowling...a true Patriot!!
Rick Driesbach, Col USAF (Ret)
January 21, 2022 | Other
A blue blazer, a sharp tie and a winning smile. He was always one of the smartest - and most entertaining people in any room. A good friend and mentor for over 20 years - no doubt in my mind where he is shinning today.
Hugh Stanley
January 18, 2022 | Friend
Going to miss his beaming smile and kind words. Our loss is Heaven's gain. God's speed Mel!
Phil Bragg
January 15, 2022
We shall miss you.
Ricky and Phyllis Morris
January 15, 2022 | Other
Shine, Bobo and I were classmates at the U of A and good friends. On graduation day I told Mel "you are going to make a career of the Air force and become a general". You could just look at him and predict the future - he was the epidemy of an Air Force officer! Will miss him.
Warren Jones
January 14, 2022 | School
My thoughts and prayers are with you guys during this time. I know my dad and Shine are having a great time in Heaven!!
Greg Bowling
January 14, 2022
Shine, you ARE a Great American!
Jeffrey T.
January 13, 2022 | Friend
