Lester Wayne Bowling

Lester Wayne Bowling obituary, Grayson, KY

Lester Wayne Bowling

Lester Bowling Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grayson Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Oct. 9, 2025.

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Lester Wayne Bowling peacefully left his Earthly home on Wednesday, October 8th to go to his eternal home to be with his Lord and Savior.
Lester was born February 9, 1951 in Pleasant Valley, Kentucky, to the late Willard and Nadine Bowling.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in eternal life by two brothers, John and Ricky Bowling.
Lester graduated from Olive Hill School and then met his lifelong love Alma Jo Evans. Married for 54 years, with one son Patrick and wife Christy of Grayson, KY. Also surviving him are his grandchildren Gracie and Karrick Ryne Dyer, Kacie and Cliff Estepp, Jacob and Kara Coleman, and Zachary and Nikki Coleman, all of Grayson. His pride and joy were his Great grandchildren Hunter, Braelynn, Madalynn, Parker, Nash, Maebry, and Lawson with Karrick James on the way. A special nephew Bub Messer and wife Robin. His life's goal was to show everyone he loved them and tell them how to get to heaven.
Funeral services will be Friday, October 10th at Grayson Funeral home at 1:00. Visitation from 11 to 1.
His spirit rests with the Lord and his body will be laid to rest at East Carter Memory Gardens. Funeral officials will be Ron Johnson and Monroe Craig, two of his best friends.
Casket bearers will be grandson's, Zachary, Jacob, Karrick Ryne, and Cliff along with Bub Messer, Johnny Ray Bowling, Jamie Smith and Tony Seagraves. His favorite verse was Romans 8:28. He lived by it and the family will find comfort knowing his faith is now sight.
Grayson Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Lester Wayne Bowling.
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