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Charles Bowling Obituary


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BOWLING, Charles L. age 76 of Fairborn, passed away Friday June 24, 2011 in his residence. He was born February 16, 1935 in Sandy Hook, Kentucky, the son of the late Hirshel and Nannie (DuVall) Bowling. Charles served his country in the United States Army from 1956 until he was honorably discharged in 1958. He retired from General Motors in 1991 after 40 years of service. Charles was commissioned a Kentucky Colonial by the state of Kentucky and was a very avid University of Kentucky fan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Delmaine Bowling. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Rita Bowling; one daughter, Tammy (Bowling) Ballard; two sons, Nick (Leasa) Bowling and Charles Scott Bowling all of Ohio; grandchildren, Courtney Ballard and fiancé Clint Eakle of Ohio, Brittany (Josh) Collins of Kentucky, Joshua Bowling and special friend Emily, Carli (Mike) Worthman, Kaleigh Bowling, and Dylan Bowling all of Ohio; great-grandchildren, Addyson and Rylan; sisters, Helen (Gary) Fannin, Sue Smith, and Peggy Bowling all of Kentucky; brothers Bill (Nancy) Bowling of Indiana, and Randal Bowling of Ohio. Family will receive friends on Monday June 27, 2011 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM in Victory Temple, 2443 Valle Greene Dr. Fairborn, Ohio 45324. Services and interment will take place in Sandy Hook, Kentucky. Arrangements in care of Belton-Stroup Funeral Home, Fairborn. Condolences can be made to the family at www.BeltonStroup.com.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Jun. 26, 2011.

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Lola Shuman

June 27, 2011

Charles was a cousin whom I recently had the privelege and pleasure of meeting. From the first moment I met him I enjoyed that delightful wonderful personality which was such a part of this Bowling family. Just hearing him talk brought back memories of so many loving wonderful people that are still such a part of so many of us who remember some of the older ones now greeting him as he walks thru Heaven and those pearly gates. What stories he shared about so many we knew and loved who were gone. You could just visualize and see them. He was one of a kind! I am happy to say he was a cousin! I am the granddaughter of Walter Lee and Cora Pruitt-Bowling. My Momma was Minnie Christine Bowling-Conley daughter of Walter and Cora
My Husband Bruce and I extend our deepest sympathy , Asking God to comfort as only He can do in these times of sorrow. Love and Blessings,to you all, Lola and Family

June 27, 2011

Charles you sure will be missed in this life but you now can have eternal rest with your loved ones that has gone ahead. Cousin Curtis Conley

todd holbert

June 27, 2011

scott & family
very, very sorry for your loss!
always here for you!
todd & amy

Laura Kitchel

June 27, 2011

Rita, Scott, Tammy & Nick,

Charles Lee held a special place in my heart and he will be greatly missed. I always thought of him whenever I heard BlueGrass....My deepest sympathy for your loss....Laura Kitchel

Don and Brenda Burgess

June 26, 2011

Rita and Family, This fine man and friend will be sadly missed in our neighborhood. All the dogs, especially Lillie will miss seeing him as he took his walks. May God Comfort You All In Your Time of Sorrow.

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