Richard Bowles Obituary
He is proceeded in death by his father Robert E. Bowles and mother Eva Cecil Batman Bowles. Richard is survived by brother Robert Bowles (Gwen), sister Barbara, and nephews Galen, Daniel, and Matthew. Richard is also survived by a grandnephew Grayson Thomas Bowles and a grandniece Marley Ann Bowles.
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Allyse Villavaso
February 3, 2026
I was incredibly sad to discover Mr. Richard´s passing. He would come every Tuesday to the restaurant where I work, sit at the bar, & order a cup of lentil soup, Mythos beer, & a meal to take home with him. I had a lot of conversations with him during his weekly visits over the past 2-3 years. He was always very kind to me, asking about trips I was going on & about work. We talked about holidays, his family, his dogs, his time in the military. It was usually slow when he would come in between the lunch & dinner rushes, but he was always so patient when I had other customers to take care of. The phone would ring or a customer would walk in to interrupt our conversation, but we´d always pick right back up wherever we left off. He never failed to make sure to tell me bye. He´d wait at the door if I was running around & give me a wave before leaving. He always tipped me so generously & it was only for no reason at all but because he was so kind-hearted. He had no expectations. He was so patient & sweet. It would make me tear up. He stopped coming in sometime in November. I wish I could have had a chance to tell him bye one last time.
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Ray Welch
January 30, 2026
I had the privilege of working with Richard Bowles for more than 20 years, and he was one of those coworkers who leaves a lasting imprint long after the meetings end. He was smart, quick-witted, and brought a sharp humor that everyone recognized and appreciated.
His wit was especially memorable in our DBA team meetings. If one ever ended without a clever remark from Richard, someone would inevitably say that something felt "off," and we would all laugh, knowing exactly why.
I truly enjoyed the many birthdays and holiday lunch outings with our team, where Richard´s witty remarks and dry humor were always part of what made those gatherings special.
I retired four years before Richard did, and when he retired at the end of 2024, I was happy knowing he had finally reached that milestone. I regret not reaching out afterward to wish him a happy retirement. I was deeply surprised and saddened when his nephew contacted me to share the news of his passing, and I felt profound sadness that Richard did not have more time to enjoy the retirement he so clearly earned.
When I informed Richard´s former coworkers of his passing, many expressed the same disbelief and sadness that I felt.
He was a colleague I genuinely enjoyed working alongside, and he will be remembered fondly for both his intelligence and the humor he brought into our workdays.
Here´s some pictures of the DBA team from 2016 to 2019 with Richard.
Joey Bursavich
January 29, 2026
Richard was a very good friend - and I worked with him for over 20 years. He had a great sense of humor - and will be missed terribly by all of his friends. He talked about his family often - and I know how much he loved them. I will always remember the lunches we had at D'Angelos and Walk-on's and many other places. It always felt like we were working because I would ask questions - and he would explain database concepts to me. I learned so much from him!
When we weren't discussing work - we talked about what was wrong with the world. He was one year younger than me - so I guess we could relate to the same things. Two people that grew up in the 60's.
He never had an opportunity to meet my wife or kids - and that is regrettable. I would have liked them to have met one of the best friends that I will ever have.
Thank you, Richard - for being a good friend to me - to the Pharmacy department - and to all of the DBA's on Rob's team. You won't be forgotten!
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