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Robert Thomas Bowler
1939 - 2025
BORN
1939
DIED
2025
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Sep. 19, 2025
10:00 a.m.
St. Gabriel Catholic Church
Robert Bowler Obituary
August 12, 1939 - September 6, 2025
Charlotte, North Carolina - Robert ("Bob") Thomas Bowler died on September 6, 2025.
The funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 11 a.m. at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Charlotte with visitation from 10 to 10:40 a.m.
Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, (704) 641-7606. Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.
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Memorial Events
for Robert Bowler
Sep
19
Visitation
10:00 a.m.
St. Gabriel Catholic Church
Charlotte, NC
Sep
19
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
St. Gabriel Catholic Church
Charlotte, NC
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Shareen Wallace
Yesterday
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Lynne Booher Wall
Yesterday
I have known Bob in some capacity since the mid 1990´s when he was a volunteer at Metro school. He was our Santa every year, bringing joy to special needs kids. When my own special needs daughter graduated from high school, she needed something besides her job to keep her busy and to make friends. She attended Camp Soar, which Bob founded and it changed her life. It introduced her to many sports and she picked Tennis. She has been playing for 15 years and has made many friends because of this foundation he founded. He was the most dedicated and loving person I have ever met. Thank you, Bob. You are terribly missed, but the love you showed to your athletes will carry on forever.
Nathan Woolard
September 12, 2025
Mr. Bob was a blessing to me and my family. He always had a smile on his face and that made me smile. He will be missed. Praying comfort for your family.
Jesse Templeton
September 12, 2025
Thank you for everything Bob! You made the world "Special" again!
Erin
September 12, 2025
Thank you bob for everything
Erin
September 12, 2025
Bob was a wonderful man. Hevdid everything for us non stop. I will be always thinking and thankful for you you are the best
Ben
September 12, 2025
Bob was, is and will always be the best! Best Dad, best husband, best coach, best volunteer, best leader, best cheerleader, best at making everyone around him a better person!
Vivian & Tom Lavaty
September 12, 2025
We've had the pleasure of knowing Bob for decades and catching his joy in the food business. And, also seeing first hand how he made a life changing positive difference to kids as seen with our former neighbor and good buddy Greyson who LOVED Mr Bob. Sending our love to you, Bob, with thanks for bringing joy to us. Last memory of you was a few months ago across the pack line packing food for seniors at The Food Bank and you dancing to the packing music. Love to your sweetie Marilyn and your kids.
Candy Bridges
September 12, 2025
I met Bob many years ago as we both served on the Special Olympics Board. Bob gave his time, talents, hard work, and love to Special Olympics. He raised thousands of dollars and gave hours and hours of coaching to Special Olympics.
His love and dedication was immeasurable. Not only did he serve but he recruited many volunteers and sponsors to become a part of the games.
It is hard to imagine just how many lives he touched.
I know that I am a better person because of Bob.
I will be lifting his family up in prayer. May all our wonderful memories of Bob bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Steve Parker Bennett Jr
September 11, 2025
Lynne and I are so sorry and saddened to hear of Bob´s passing. We´ve known Bob and his family for over 30 years. I worked with Bob in the Food Brokerage business for many years, assisted him with Special Olympics events, & Charlotte Hornets Holiday Food Drives when George Shinn first brought the NBA Team to Charlotte. He was one of the nicest persons I´ve ever met in my life, always in great spirits, helping others, such a great man. May God bless his wife, Marilyn, daughter, Laura, &, the entire Bowler family in this time of sorrow.
Matt Barton
September 11, 2025
Bob you were a wonderful man
I really enjoyed seeing you the
Neighborhood
I always enjoyed talking withyou
Gynn
September 11, 2025
Bob was a great everything! Employee, person, friend, family man! Bob never seemed to have a bad day!! Always upbeat! He will be sorely missed. Condolences to Marilyn and the entire Bowler family! There was none better!!
Joan
September 11, 2025
I waited on Bob and his friends at Nick´s Cafe for many years he was always nice to me and I also met his wonderful wife Marilynn I will miss him. My heart goes out to the family.
Kenna Johnston
September 11, 2025
Iam going to miss him as camp soar helps out as Special Olympics
Kenneth Greenberg
September 11, 2025
Bob was a true Christian! He did everything he could to help those in need! He was a leader for the Intellectual / Development Disability Community.
He was a friend to everyone he met!
My condolences to his family.
He is in heaven, now with his daughter Vicki, who was just like her parents.
Rest in peace Bob. You will be missed!!!
Mia Allen
September 11, 2025
Hey is a wonderful Head coach/leader for Special Olympics and Camp Coar
I would always give a hug or 2 before I practice tennis pickle ball,basketball and sports activities at camp soar but sadly and happily gave him my last good bye hug/ tennis practice Saturday afternoon.
Love you Bob Bowler Thank you for all you have done for all of us, You are an amazing awesome coach
sam theroux
September 11, 2025
sorry family good coach tennis good friend
Pat Broome
September 11, 2025
Bob was/is my wonderful brother-in-law. He was the living example of a true brother, Christian and friend. He always had a smile and shared great humor, stories and hugs. He is greatly missed.
With deepest sympathy to my sister, nieces, nephew and the entire Bowler family,
Pattie
Bill Phillips
September 11, 2025
Bob is a special person. He was my daughter's first basketball coach in Special Olympics and encouraged her all the way. That was 20 years ago and, like so many other people, she always looked for Bob at practices and competitions regardless of the sport. A great human!
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