Harold Ray Bowling

Harold Ray Bowling obituary, Manchester, KY

Harold Ray Bowling

Harold Bowling Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Britton Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.
Harold Ray Bowling, 76, of Big Creek, KY, passed away Monday, September 23rd, at Hazard ARH.
Harold was born on June 20th, 1949, a son of the late Woodrow and Martha Gibson Bowling.
Harold is survived by his children: Eric W Bowling and wife Meloney of Big Creek, Jason C Bowling and wife Kendra of Roark, and Alexis S Bowling of Big Creek. As well as his long-time friend and companion, Linda Farmer of Big Creek.
He is also survived by his brothers and sisters: Woody Bowling of Ohio, Dennis W Bowling of Big Creek, Carrie Napier of Big Creek, Sallie Gillespie of Louisville, Louis Smith of Big Creek, and Michelle Howard of Tennessee; he is also survived by his grandchildren: Lacy Tooley, Tia Collins, Erica Bowling, Erin Bowling, Jagger Bowling, Ashton Bowling, Thomas Jobe Bowling, and Blu Shillings; and a host of great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Harold is preceded in death by his daughter, Rachel R Bowling. As well as his siblings: Dennis R Bowling, J.C. Bowling, Cleve Bowling, Edna Griffin, Mary Sword, and Charles Bowling.
Services for Harold will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 26th, at the Flat Creek Church of the Brethen in Big Creek, with Larry Stubblefield officiating. Burial will follow in the Hiram Bowling Cemetery in Big Creek.
Visitation for Harold will be held at 6:00 PM on Thursday, September 25th, at the Flat Creek Church of the Brethen in Big Creek.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Hope Lodge, 1500 College Way, Lexington, KY, 40502. (859) 260-8300
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