Myers Mortuary

Age:  76         Widowed

City of Residence:  Thorntown and Formerly of Lebanon, Indiana

Date of death: Sunday, January 29, 2012, at 3:20 p.m.

Place of death: At home in Lebanon

Cause of Death: Natural Causes

William Tommie Bowles, Sr. was born in Summer Shade, Kentucky, on February 26, 1935.  He was the son of the late William Troy and Maudie Gladys (Taylor) Bowles.

On January 23, 1960, in Lebanon, Indiana, he was married to Velva Pauline (Bushong) Bowles.  Mrs. Bowles passed away on July 3, 1997.

He was reared and educated in Summer Shade.  He served in the United States Navy 1955-1957 aboard the U.S.S. Casson Young.

As a welder, Tommie worked for several employers.  He spent many years at Commercial Filters Corporation in Lebanon continuing as it changed owners to Carborundum and Parker-Hanafin Corporation.  He retired there in 1998.

For the past twelve years, Tommie and Alice M. Lister had been companions and had spent six months each years in Thorntown and six months in their home in Sebring, Florida where they had enjoyed various activities.  Known as both “William” and “Tommie,” he had enjoyed various activities and liked to join in the fun while in Florida.  He participated in swimming, shuffleboard, fishing and Bocce Ball.  He was a devoted husband and mate as well as a dedicated father and grandfather.  He liked fishing and gardening and liked to take casual drives to explore various interesting areas and reminisce.

Memberships: Fraternal Order of Eagles in Lebanon

The County Line Fishing Club in northern Boone County

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2012, at Myers Mortuary in Lebanon, Indiana.  Eagles rites will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday evening.

Officiating: Rev. Don Ely

Funeral Services will be on Saturday, February 4, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Chapel of Memories, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana.

Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon.

Survivors:  

Two Children: Ms. Paula D. Nelson – Lebanon, Indiana

Mr. William T. “Chip” Bowles, Jr. – Lebanon, Indiana

Companion: Mrs. Alice M. Lister – Thorntown, Indiana

Step Children: Mrs. Judy Davis and husband, Steve – Thorntown, Indiana

Mrs. Marlene Ely and husband, Don – Mulberry

Mr. Eugene Campbell and wife, Terri – Hot Springs, Arkansas

One Brother: Mr. Sherman Bowles – Summer Shade, Kentucky

One Sister: Mrs. Martha Tudor – Summer Shade, Kentucky

Two Grandsons: Harry C. Nelson, IV – Lebanon, Indiana

Joseph T. Bowles – Lebanon, Indiana

Thirteen Step Grandchildren

Deceased: Mr. Bowles was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and three brothers, Harrison Bowles, Kenneth Bowles and Joseph Bowles.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mr. Bowles name to the charity of the donor’s choice.