Richard Charles Bowling, 78 of Bowie, TX went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 16, 2024 after 16 years of battling CLL Cancer.
A memorial service will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 1st, at First Free Will Baptist Church in Bowie, with Pastor Glenn Neff and Lanny Hunt officiating.
Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 29th, at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Richard was born November 28, 1945 in Fort Worth, TX to Charles and Katherine (Pickren) Bowling. As a young man he married Robin McShan and the couple were together 51 years before his passing. Together they had 2 daughters, Stephanie and Tiffany. The family enjoyed camping, water and snow skiing. After Richards retirement, he and Robin enjoyed time spent with Cracker Town Camping Group, and many travels to Colorado, New Mexico, Arkansas, especially his family home in Salem, AR. Richard was a longtime member of First Free Will Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and his uncles and aunts.
Richard is survived by his wife, Robin Bowling; daughters, Stephanie B. Pate of Mineral Wells, and Tiffany Bowling of Bowie; granddaughters, Rachel Pate of Mineral Wells and Deliliha (Ash) Bowling of Bowie; son-in-law, James Pate; brothers, Roger Bowling and wife Peggy and David Bowling and wife Cindy; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, Texas.
Christena Flannery sent Living Spirit Dishgarden for Richard Charles Bowling - February 26, 2024
So sorry to hear of Richards passing. He was a true friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Rodney and Chris Flannery
Kathy M Faver sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Richard Charles Bowling - February 26, 2024
Richard will be so missed on Bowling Hill.
From: Your Bowling Hill Family
Perry and Kathy Faver
Miss RIP angels 😇 dad we love you ❣️ much love Stephanie and Rachel pate
You have been such a great inspiration to me! You never gave up! Love you always, Mary
Sorry to hear about the passing of a great man. Richard was a good friend, who went out of his way to help no matter what.
Missing you something dad loves much more 💓 you already love Stephanie annepate bowing
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