Mr. William "Fred" Bowling

William "Fred" Bowling, 83, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, February 9, 2026.

Fred was born December 23, 1942, in Salem, Indiana, the son of Adam and Rosey Roark Bowling.

Fred lived a full life of hard work, laughter, and generosity. Mr. Bowling was an HVAC/Electrician by trade, and he operated his own business, Fred Bowling Sales and Service, for almost 50 years. He was also a 32nd degree Mason, member of the American Legion Post #233, and a longtime member of the Columbus Moose Lodge #398. In his early years, he worked at the family sawmill and farmed. He then went to work at the Indiana Army Ammunition Plant for several years. He enjoyed dirt track racing as a teen and won his first race. Fred was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed many nights with his coon dogs hunting and his yearly trips to Michigan salmon fishing. Deer hunting was another favorite pastime, and he enjoyed taking a friend, son, or grandson for their first hunt. He enjoyed golfing with friends, mushroom hunting, playing euchre, mowing, and spending time with his family and friends. Fred loved growing a large garden every year, and passed the love of gardening onto his daughter, Churee, with many hours of quality time spent between them. They even had fun competitions to see who would get the first red tomato of the season. He knew the secret to frying fish and loved to do so. He always would fry fish for the family reunions, birthday parties, and at the American Legion. Fred had genuine concern for "doing things right" which is a quality rare in today's world. If you were around Fred, you were guaranteed to laugh because he always had a story for you or a good joke. You were our "go-to" and our family and friends could always count on you. You will be deeply missed by those that got to know you and a family that truly loved you.

Survivors include his children, Michael Bowling of Corinth, Mississippi, Churee Bowling of Seymour, Douglas Myers of Jonesville, Dean Myers of Salem, Neil (Billie) Myers of Scottsburg; grandchildren, Johnathan Bowling, Chloe Holtke, Luke Holtke, Michael Gene Bowling, Jr., Donald Wayne Barker, Coty Allen Barker, Jacob Simmons, Ashley (Chris) Irvin, Leah Moore, Misty Matherne, Brittney (Cory) Luedeman, Andy (Victoria) Vires, Hilari (Marcus) Skaggs, Hunter (Destiny) Myers; great-grandchildren, Lyndsey Bowling, Makenzie Bowling, Colton Barker, Sophia Barker, Caden Barker, Deagan Luedeman, Kyann Luedeman, Nevaeh Myers, Kinzley Luedeman, Evan Scifres, Presley Vires, Henry Vires, Taylor Skaggs, Palmer Skaggs, Luke Wayne Myers; siblings, Adam (Carol) Bowling, Jr. of Gray, Tennessee, Lois (John) Strouse of Yorktown, Indiana; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; companion of 35 years, Martha "JoAnn" Myers; daughters, Deanna Bowling Simmons, Melinda Bowling Matherne; daughter-in-law, Sandy Bowling; granddaughter, Danielle Brooke Vires and sister, Nancy Evelyn Barger. In keeping with the family's request, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will occur at a later time.

Memorial contributions may be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Condolences and special memories may be shared with Fred's family at barkesweaverglick.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home.