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THOMAS BOWLIN Obituary

THOMAS MARK BOWLIN Thomas Mark Bowlin, 63, of Blue Springs, Mo., passed away Sunday at Centerpoint Medical Center. The family will greet friends from 1 - 3 p.m. Saturday at Speaks Suburban Chapel followed by a graveside service at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Blue Springs Cemetery. Donations may be made in his name to Whitney Marie Bowlin Supplemental Needs Trust and can be sent in care of the chapel. Tom was born February 27, 1961, in Kansas City, Mo., to Thomas Benton and Ann (Langsford) Bowlin and has been a lifelong area resident graduating from Lee's Summit High School in 1979. He had worked for a number of years and just retired as a printer for Allied Lithograph. He enjoyed antique cars and was a member of the local Model A Club as well as the John Deere Club. He is survived by three children, Stephanie Davies and her husband Matthew of Milwaukee, Wis., Adam Bowlin and his wife Kristan of Olathe, Kan., and Whitney Bowlin of Independence, Mo.; his former wife, Terri Bowlin of Independence; four siblings, Sue Stalling and husband George of Kansas City, Mo., Robert Bowlin and his wife Angela of Lee's Summit, Mo., Kathy Jo Payson of Independence, and Jim Bowlin and his wife Deborah of Plano, Texas, and six grandchildren, Remi, Charlie, Cooper, Bridger, Evelyn and Finn. He was preceded in death by his parents. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com. Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel, (816) 373-3600.

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Published by The Examiner from May 14 to May 16, 2024.

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Kathy Jo Payson

May 16, 2024

He was the best father to his kids and especially Whitney. She and he were best friends. He was the best brother I could have ever had. He will be missed but is in our hearts forever.

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Memorial Gathering

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Speaks Suburban Chapel

18020 East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64055

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Graveside service

3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Blue Springs Cemetery

2800 SW Walnut St, Blue Springs, MO 64015

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