Rodney Golden Bowling

Rodney Golden Bowling obituary, Madison Heights, VA

Rodney Golden Bowling

Rodney Bowling Obituary

Visit the Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory - Madison Heights website to view the full obituary.

Rodney Golden Bowling, 68, of Madison Heights, VA, passed away peacefully at his home on February 12th, 2024. He was the son of the late Yvonne Bowling.

He is survived by his best friend and sister, Maggie Marie "ReRe" Bowling. In addition to his sister, he is survived by a brother, Allen Bowling, and an uncle, Harold Linkenhoker.

Rodney was born on July 13th, 1955. He received his GED and pursued a career in painting, which he took great pride. He spent many hours studying his trade.

Rodney loved to shoot pool and he excelled in playing. In the 1980s, he spent 340 hours volunteering for the Crisis Line in Lynchburg. He had a real passion for cats. Rodney fed the cats at the local Food Lion for over 15 years. He always had "Fury Friends" in his home.

A celebration of life will be held on April 12th, 2024 at Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, 118 Commonwealth Drive, Madison Heights, VA. Friends are invited to come anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m.

In memory of Rodney, please make contributions to: Humane Society of Amherst County, 318 Shelter Lane, Amherst, VA, 24521.

Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights is assisting the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory - Madison Heights

118 Commonwealth Dr, Madison Heights, VA 24572

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