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James Bowles Obituary

James F. "Buddy" Bowles, 93, passed Sunday, July 12, 2020. He was a member of Grace Evangelical Church, a member of the Shriners, Masons and Scottish Rites. Buddy also became an avid golfer after his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents and by wives, Anna Elizabeth Bowles and Margie Ann Bowles. Buddy is survived by, wife Mevolene Rippy; daughters, Trudy Ferguson (James D. "Jim", husband who recently passed away) and Carla Stagg (William "Bill"); sister, Joann Williams; three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 16 from 1-2pm at Family Funeral Care with the service to follow at 2pm. The burial will take place at Memphis Memory Gardens.

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Published by The Commercial Appeal from Jul. 14 to Jul. 15, 2020.

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Beverly Wixon

July 16, 2020

I'm so happy that Buddy came into Aunt Mevolene's life in his early 80s and her late 70s. It goes to show that love knows no age and can happen for anyone any time. They brought a great deal of joy into each other's lives and Buddy quickly became part of our family. He is missed and will continue to be. God bless you all and thank you for sharing him with Aunt Mevolene's clan.

Francis King

July 16, 2020

The family is in my prayers.

LeeRoy

July 14, 2020

condolences go out to the Bowles family. So sorry for your loss.

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July 14, 2020

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