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Bowlman Tarleton Bowles Jr. obituary, Richmond, VA

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Bowlman Bowles Obituary

BOWLES, Bowlman Tarleton Jr., died June 9, 2024, at age 86. He was predeceased by his parents, Judge Bowlman Tarleton Bowles and Gladys Hasselle Bowles. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy Fleshman Bowles; his sons, Bowlman T. Bowles, III (Kamila), Andrew H. Bowles (Kirsten) and Churchill G. Bowles (Karin); and his seven grandchildren, Anne R. Bowles, Churchill G. Bowles, Jr., Bowlman T. Bowles, IV, Robert W. Bowles, Coleman T. Bowles, Margaret F. Bowles and Andrew P. Bowles. He was also predeceased by his brother, Dr. Robert H. Bowles of Charleston, South Carolina, who is survived by his wife, Elizabeth H. Bowles, and his sister, Kimball B. Lauritzen of Omaha, Nebraska, and her husband, Bruce R. Lauritzen.

Bo was born December 21, 1937 in Richmond, Virgina, but grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He attended the Virginia Military Institute (1960) where he played football and was a member of the rifle team. After graduating VMI, and accepting a commission in the Army as an Infantry Officer, he attended Vanderbilt Law School (1965). Upon graduation, he joined the law firm of Mays & Valentine where he practiced for fifteen years, leaving in 1980 to form his own practice, which he developed with his son, Churchill, into Bowles Affiliates.

Mr. Bowles served as Chair of the American Bar Association Committee on Income Taxation of Trusts and Estates, and was a member of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and Virginia and Tennessee Bar Associations.

After his family, especially his beloved grandchildren, his church and his law practice, Bo loved golf. He was a long-time member of the Shankers and Knockers golf groups. Mr. Bowles was a member of the Richmond Cotillion, the Commonwealth Club, the Country Club of Virginia and Ocean Forest Golf Club in Sea Island, Georgia.

Mr. Bowles served on the Board of the Foundation at the Virginia Military Institute and, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the VMI Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 932, Lexington, Virginia 24450. Burial services at Hollywood Cemetery will be private with a celebration of life reception to be held at a future date.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Jun. 23 to Jun. 30, 2024.

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Dave Francis

July 16, 2024

Bo helped me to settle my brother“s trust/estate when he passed away in 2000. We met and talked numerous times during that process. I greatly enjoyed his company and had a lot of respect for his professionalism. I am a golfer
and golf was usually a topic in our interactions. My condolences to the family.

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Henry Massie

July 4, 2024

He will certainly be missed - he always expressed concern about my physical condition which was real and much appreciated by me.

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William J. Frable, M.D.

June 30, 2024

A great gentleman and so helpful to me in my time of need.
My condolences to the family

.Conrad Sauer

June 24, 2024

Thanks for all those entertaining, fun lunches at the Club. The KEYDETS will miss one of their biggest fans. RIP Old Friend.
Conrad

Louise Martin

June 23, 2024

Bo was bright, funny, honest and a true gentleman. He was a unique person to know and I will miss our conversations about estate law and life in general. A truly special guy and I feel honored to have been his friend.

Faye Osterbind

June 23, 2024

I had only just met Mr Bowles briefly but learned quickly what a legacy he leaves behind and how proud he was of his Sons and their Families.
My sincere condolences to the Bowles Family.

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