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Earl Edward Bowlin

1928 - 2023

Earl Edward Bowlin obituary, 1928-2023, Baton Rouge, LA

BORN

1928

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Greenoaks Funeral Home & Memorial Park

9595 Florida Blvd

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Earl Bowlin Obituary

Earl Edward Bowlin left his earthly home on Monday, October 9, 2023, at his residence at the age of 95. He was born February 17, 1928, in New Orleans, LA. Earl was a Private First Class in the US Army in 1947. After 49 years of service, he retired from Gulf State Utilities in 1991. He is survived by his daughters, Kristi Langlois (John) and Michele Kirkpatrick; grandchildren, Brittany Townsend (Austin), Tyler Bowlin, Cole and John Kirkpatrick; and great-grandchildren, Colton, Cali and Carli Townsend, and Jack and Nilah Bowlin. Earl is preceded in death by wife, Jackie Colvin Bowlin; son, Jack Edward Bowlin; parents, Harvey and Myrtis Bowlin; brothers, James, Harold and Willie Harvey, Jr.; and longtime companion, Margaret "Rita" LaCaze. Visitation will be at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA, on Thursday, October 12, 2023, from 12:30pm until the time of funeral services at 2pm. Burial will immediately follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park. Pall bearers are John Langlois, Austin Townsend, Colton Townsend, Trent Boyd, Joey Ory and William "Bill" Boyd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Earl's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.greenoaksfunerals.com.

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Published by The Advocate from Oct. 10 to Oct. 11, 2023.

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Danielle Fedorsin

February 1, 2024

Mr. Earl was by far the sweetest man I had ever met! I met him several years ago when I assisted on him during a dental procedure. My first time meeting Mr. Earl, he picked on me and gave me a hard time, but I gave him one right back! After he left, I remember the doctor saying it was nice to finally meet my pawpaw! We laughed, and I said I've never met that man before in my life!! I guess me and Mr. Earl gave each other such a hard time, everyone thought we were related!! We had such a special bond & a piece of my heart will always love him. After that appointment, I knew he would forever be one of my favorite patients! I loved to see him come in, and he would always greet me with a hug and kiss on the cheek! Later we discovered that we lived around the corner from each other!
I am so terribly sorry to hear of his passing. Kristen, you and your family are in my prayers! I am so sorry that I missed his funeral, you know I would have been there if I had known!

Sharon Stansell

October 11, 2023

Kristi,

I have such wonderful childhood memories of your dad. I send you my deepest sympathy; my thoughts have been with you since I heard of his passing, and I know you will miss him dearly.

Praying for you!

All my Love,
Sharon Stansell

Faithful Blessings Bouquet - VASE INCLUDED

Joe and Sharon Stansell

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Chanda parker

October 10, 2023

You were such a great neighbor, I will hold the laughs, and memories in my heart forever. Praying for the family and loved ones

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Memorial Events
for Earl Bowlin

Oct

12

Visitation

12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Greenoaks Funeral Home & Memorial Park

9595 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815

Oct

12

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Greenoaks Funeral Home & Memorial Park

9595 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815

Oct

12

Burial

Greenoaks Memorial Park

LA

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Greenoaks Funeral Home & Memorial Park

9595 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815

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