Vaughn Bowling, 84,
passed away peacefully Friday, January 16, 2004.
Mr. Bowling was born in Letcher, Kentucky on November 16, 1919. He had
been a resident of this area for the past 60 years. Mr. Bowling was an
active member and Deacon at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church and taught Sunday
School there for many years. After retiring from the Federal Civil Servcie
in 1976, Vaughn spent tireless hours of volunteer time visiting the sick
and their families in our community.
Mr. Bowling is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Gladys "Lucy"
Bowling; one son, Elton Bowling and his wife Sheila and one very special
grandson, Casey Bowling.
He is also survived by several brothers and sisters and many nieces and
nephews.
He will always be remembered for his kindness and his wonderful sense of
humor. His church and his family were his life.
We would like to thank the staff at Pensacola Health Care for the
wonderful care he received.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at
Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Reverend Ron Lentine officiating.
Interment will follow at Bayview Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be the Deacons at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church.
Honorary pallbearers will be the members of Mr. Bowling's Sunday School
Class, The Builders.OAK LAWN FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, Monday,
January 19, 2004 at the funeral home.
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