Bernard E. "Bernie" Bowles, also known as "Papoo" age 77 of Taylorsville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at Baptist Health Louisville. He was born on September 7, 1943 to the late Bernard E. Bowles, Sr. and Florence Mary Smithson. He was a graduate of Southern High School and served with the United States Navy. Bernie retired from General Electric after 25 years of service and also retired from JB Hunt after 25 years of service. He was an umpire for USSSA and a Director for Future Stars of Sports. He was also Athletic Director for Victory Christian Academy for 11 years. He received the Lord Jesus as his Saviour at the age of 7 years old in the Portland Christian Church. He was a current member attended Plum Creek Baptist. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert "Bobby" Bowles and his sister, Laura Bowles.
Bernie is survived by his loving wife of 47 years this March 29th, Sherry Coomer Bowles. Remaining to cherish his memory are his children, Robert Bodemann (Becky), Eric Bowles (Stephanie), Angela Bowles and Melissa Miller (Daryl); 7 grandchildren, Jeff, Jackie (Kyle), Bobby Jr., Samantha, Kaylee Ann, Hannah Layne and Shane Alexander; 7 great-grandchildren; siblings, Ida Dunn, Daniel Bowles, Johnny Bowles and Marcie Lax (Larry); 3 of his best buddies he called his brothers, Ron Ray, Lloyd Cockeril and Steve Dykes; fur baby, Maggie; and a host of relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8pm on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 and Wednesday, March 10th from 9 to 11am at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, East Louisville Chapel, 235 Juneau Drive, Louisville, Kentucky 40243. A celebration of Bernie's life will be 11am Wednesday, March 10th at the funeral home with Pastor Jon Rohr officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
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