Wendell Ethan Bowlin, 98, of Sesser, passed away on Tuesday April 12, 2022 at Helia Healthcare in Benton.
He was born on September 25, 1923 in Christopher to Alva and Sybil (Johnson) Bowlin. He married Doris (Evilsizer) on July 3, 1946 and she preceded him in death on August 10, 2003.
He is survived by his children Relda (Sam) Guthrie of Edgewood, Kenneth (Mary Lou) Bowlin of Sesser, Gary (Jaxine) Bowlin of Sesser and Brian (Malynda) Bowlin of Valier; one son-in-law Lee Ford of Columbia City, IN; 13 Grandchildren; 22 Great Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one daughter Cheryl Ford, five sisters and six brothers.
He was the owner and operator of Bowlin’s Foodland in Sesser, he also loved to hunt, fish and trap. He was a member of the Apostolic Church in Sesser. He also served in the United States Air Force during World War II and was a Nose Gunner in a B-24 Airplane.
Funeral services will be on Friday April 15, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Brother Larry Cook officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be at Harrison Cemetery in Buckner.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and will be accepted at the funeral home.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
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