William Robert Bowling

William Robert (Bob) Bowling of St. James passed away at the age of 88 years on January 19th, 2025.
He was proceeded in death by his daughter, Lesia Stevens and his son, Rob Bowling, his step-sons, Troy Constable and Todd Constable, 4 brothers and 1 sister. He is also proceeded by his parents, William A Bowling and Edna Householder Bowling.
Bob was proud to be a Union Man with the Sheet Metal Workers Union local #36 in St. Louis. He worked as a sheet metal worker for 17 years before being elected as a Business Agent for local #36 for 12 years. He loved to read books and was so smart. He could strike up a conversation with anyone on just about any subject.
In 1990 he married Linda (Booth) Bowling and they built a home in the country where he loved to garden and had a green thumb with flowers. Bob never met a stranger, and everyone loved to hear his funny stories.
He will be greatly missed and loved by his wife Linda of 34 1/2 years, his sister, Georgia Dishman, his son in law, Tony Stevens and Grandson Will Stevens, his grandchildren – Daneille Jordan, Nicole Constable, Hannah Constable, Troy Lee Constable, Trevor Constable, Charlie Pickett, Ronnie Davis, Lauren Freemen and 10 great grandchildren.
William's memory will live on through his beloved his wife, children, grandchildren, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. He touched countless lives with his warmth, humor, and unmistakable presence. He will be deeply missed by his friends Charlie Mosteller and Jim Stevenson and many others but never forgotten. A Celebration to honor the life of Bob Bowling will be held at a later date.