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Ralph Thomas Bowles Jr.

1948 - 2023

Ralph Thomas Bowles Jr. obituary, 1948-2023

BORN

1948

DIED

2023

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Chapman Funeral Home - Hurricane

3941 Teays Valley Rd

Hurricane, West Virginia

Ralph Bowles Obituary

Ralph Thomas Bowles Jr., Ralph Thomas Bowles Jr. 75, of Hurricane, WV passed away on May 25, 2023 at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital.

He was born on January 25, 1948 to the late Ralph Thomas Sr. and Geraldine Fizer Bowles.

Ralph graduated from Hurricane High School in 1966, next he proudly served his country in the US Army. Afterwards obtained a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Marshall University, he then obtained a Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration along with a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Ohio State University. He was retired as the Director of Finance at Charleston Area Medical Center and a member of St. John United Methodist Church Scott Depot, WV.

He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Lisa E. Phillips Bowles and daughter: Mandy Bowles both of Hurricane, WV.

Ralph's Memorial Service will be 12 noon June 3, 2023 at St. John United Methodist Church 4536 Teays Valley Road Scott Depot, WV 25560 with Rev. Teresa Markins and Rev. Robert Hill officiating.

Friends can visit with the family one hour prior to the service at the church.

Anyone wishing to leave an online memory may do so by visiting Ralph's tribute page at: www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.

Chapman Funeral Home 3941 Teays Valley Road Hurricane, WV 25526 is honored to assist the Bowles family.

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

Published by Charleston Gazette-Mail on May 28, 2023.

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Christine Mason

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We both worked at camc Ralph was the kindest man and had the biggest smile every time you would see him.

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