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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Benjamin Morris Bowlin Jr.
Benjamin Morris
Bowlin Jr.
Feb 14, 1933 — Oct 3, 2013
Benjamin Morris Bowlin Jr.'s Obituary
Benjamin
Morris Bowlin Jr.
, 80, of Gary, passed away Thursday,
October 3, 2013 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches.
He was born February 14, 1933 in Tenaha to
Benjamin Morris Bowlin, Sr. and Elsie Katheryn Godwin Bowlin.
Mr. Bowlin was a member of Tenaha Masonic
Lodge #737 in Tenaha, a member of the Board of Farm Bureau for over 20 years
and a member First United Methodist Church in Tenaha.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Ramah Missionary Baptist Church in Tenaha with Bro. Jimmy Bowlin officiating. A masonic graveside service will follow at Ramah Cemetery under the direction of Tenaha Masonic Lodge #737. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time.
Pallbearers will be Donald Monroe, Ronnie Fleming, Paul Bowlin, Rex Pittman, Billy Reeves and Steven Aucoin. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Tenaha Masonic Lodge #737.
He is survived by
Wife: Frances Ware Bowlin of Gary
Son: Bryan Bowlin and wife, Terry of Tenaha
Daughter: Beverly Bowlin Martin and husband, Keith of Tenaha
Grandchildren:
Krystal Martin
Kaylan Martin
Emily Bowlin Warr and husband, Matt
Kelly Martin
Wade Bowlin
Great Granddaughter: Lilia Martin
Sisters:
Juana McCann of Stonewall, Louisiana
Mary Ann Griffin and husband, Cody of Ville Platte, Louisiana
Yvonne Sternes and husband, Glen of Houston
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives
Preceded in death by
Son: Benjamin Lamar Bowlin
Parents: Benjamin Morris Bowlin Sr. and Elsie Katheryn Godwin Bowlin
Brothers: Warren Mack Bowlin, Ted Wayne Bowlin
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Ramah Missionary Baptist Church in Tenaha with Bro. Jimmy Bowlin officiating. A masonic graveside service will follow at Ramah Cemetery under the direction of Tenaha Masonic Lodge #737. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time.
Pallbearers will be Donald Monroe, Ronnie Fleming, Paul Bowlin, Rex Pittman, Billy Reeves and Steven Aucoin. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Tenaha Masonic Lodge #737.
He is survived by
Wife: Frances Ware Bowlin of Gary
Son: Bryan Bowlin and wife, Terry of Tenaha
Daughter: Beverly Bowlin Martin and husband, Keith of Tenaha
Grandchildren:
Krystal Martin
Kaylan Martin
Emily Bowlin Warr and husband, Matt
Kelly Martin
Wade Bowlin
Great Granddaughter: Lilia Martin
Sisters:
Juana McCann of Stonewall, Louisiana
Mary Ann Griffin and husband, Cody of Ville Platte, Louisiana
Yvonne Sternes and husband, Glen of Houston
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives
Preceded in death by
Son: Benjamin Lamar Bowlin
Parents: Benjamin Morris Bowlin Sr. and Elsie Katheryn Godwin Bowlin
Brothers: Warren Mack Bowlin, Ted Wayne Bowlin
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