Jim Bob Bowling

Jim Bob Bowling, age 88, passed away Friday, Oct. 18, 2013 at the Jackson Madison Regional Hospital in Jackson, Tn. Jim was born on April 16, 1925 to his parents the late Kenis Bowling and Dolly Francisco Bowling. He was a retired school teacher for 39 years for the Pike County Board of Education. He also belonged to Grace Baptist Church at Shelbiana, Ky., and then Englewood Baptist Church in Jackson, Tn. Along with his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Justice Bowling, three sisters, and five brothers. Jim is survived by two sons, Jimmy Bowling of Birmingham, Al., David Bowling of Jackson, Tn., one sister, Louise Bowling Ratliff of Adamsville, Tn., one granddaughter, Brittany Marie Bowling of Jackson, Tn., and a host of loving family and friends. Visitation will be Thursday at 6p.m. at the Lucas & Son Funeral Home. The funeral will be Friday, Oct. 25, 2013 at 1p.m. at the Lucas & Son Funeral Home. The burial will follow in the Johnson Memorial Park.