Gene Bowlds
December 21, 1943 ~ January 8, 2015
Gene Bowlds, 71 of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born December 21, 1943 in Owensboro, KY to the late Austin and Robbie Peveler Bowlds. He graduated from Owensboro Catholic High and Brescia University and attended the University of Cincinnati. He was an entrepreneur, started Thermo-Tilt Window Co. and owned Whitney Oil & Gas. He was a member of St. Stephen Cathedral. He loved UK Basketball and always attended Owensboro Catholic High School football games.
Aside from his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother James Bowlds.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Carolyn Aull Bowlds, stepfather, Robert Wade of Graham, KY, children, Jimmy (Audrey) Bowlds of Owensboro, Jason (Brandi) Bowlds of Indianapolis, IN, Brandon (Susie) Bowlds, Ryan Bowlds, both of Lexington, Whitney Bowlds of Owensboro, Natalie (Dana) Christensen of Santa Fe, New Mexico, ten grandchildren, Cooper, Jamison, Wesley, Harrison, Griffin, Sophia, Addie, Grant, Holden, and Elaina, who he adored.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Stephen Cathedral with Father Suneesh Matthew officiating.
Visitation will be at Haley-McGinnis & Owensboro Funeral Home on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. and on Monday from 9 to 10:15 a.m. at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. Envelopes will be available at
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Rich and I were so sorry to learn of Genes passing. Our prayers are with you.
Natalie and Jimmie, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Phillip Field
Carolyn, Linda and I were so sorry to hear about Gene’s passing. Unfortunately due to health reason’s we were unable to attend the services but want you to know that you and your entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers through this trying perio
Carolyn & family-
Sorry to hear about Gene. Last time I saw him was at OCHS football game
(we attended all of them!) I’ll keep him in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom Luckett
Carolyn, Our thoughst are with you during this difficult time. Bill is just out of the hospital so we will not see you right now. Please know that you have our deepest sympathy.
Marilyn & Bill Van Winkle
Carolyn and family, I was so sorry to hear of Gene’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are not in town, so we will miss the funeral and visitation. Thinking of you. Darla and Gary Barker
Carolyn And the Family, I am so sorry to hear of Gene’s passing away. My prayers are with you and the kids. I haven’t seen you all for years but I enjoyed talking to Gene when we could. I’m not able to come to the service Monday but will be thinking of yo
Lit a candle in memory of Gene Bowlds
Carolyn, I was very saddened to hear about Gene, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thinking of you, Tracy Pierce
JImmy,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I know he will be missed. Your family is in my prayers. Take care.
Lee Ann Cecil
Carolyn, We are so sorry to hear of Gene’s passsing. Hoping your faith can get you through this.You are in our prayers.
Don and MaryLou Kincaid