Billy Gene Bowling
March 13, 1944 ~ December 22, 2022
Marietta Southern Cremations & Funerals
Billy Gene Bowling, 78, of Powder Springs, Georgia, passed away on December 22, 2022.
Bill was born in Coffeeville, Mississippi to Leo and Clara Bowling on March 13, 1944. After being named “Most Handsome” and graduating from Calhoun City High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Marines and served in Vietnam. He used the G.I. Bill to earn a Bachelor of Accounting from Georgia State University. While he spent most of his career working in the office, Bill’s favorite job was as an electrician, pulling wire and walking on stilts.
Bill married the former Lynda Godfrey in 1969. In 53 years of marriage, Bill was a sweet gentleman of a husband, an ever-challenging but supportive dad, and the very best Papaw to his grandchildren.
Bill is preceded in death by parents Leo & Clara Bowling, brothers Tommy Bowling, Dale Bowling, and Delma Bowling, sisters Mabel Armour, Katherine Prewitt, Eloise Head, and Elizabeth Lowe.
He is survived by his wife Lynda Bowling; son Alan Bowling (Maggie) and step-daughter LeaAnn Morgan (John); brother Harold Bowling (Eva); grandchildren Jacqueline Morgan, Emily Bowling, Louise Bowling, Garrett Bowling, and Elizabeth Bowling.
A memorial service will be held from 2:00 to 4:30 on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dream Dachshund Rescue at www.dreamrescue.org in honor of his dogs Winnie and Little Bit.
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One of my best memories is riding in the back of his Oldsmobile in 71’ all the way to Yellowstone National Park from Atlanta. Many stops and activities along the way. Uncle Jack in the back arguing over who got stuck in the floorboard to sleep. In Wyoming he rode with me on the horse during the long horse trail to make sure I was safe. In Colorado we rode the gondola up the mountain which was scary for a 6 year old, but he and mommy made sure i was ok. Best trip ever! You will be missed, Billy!
So sorry to hear about Uncle Billy sending prayers to you all during this difficult time.
I grew up next door to them loved playing in his dad s blacksmith shop, later in life he became my step brother . I love him so much , great memories with him , Eloise and Harold and Leo I will miss him till I join him in heaven 🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲
Grieving with you and holding you in our hearts. Love, Tim and Jen Willis
Billy Gene was a cousin and also a classmate. He shared much of his research on our Morris family genealogy with me. Loved him dearly.