Robert M. "Bob" Bowling, 78, of Palmetto, FL, formerly of Niles, died February 9, 2009.
Bob was born December 17, 1930, in Niles, MI, to the late Everett and Opal Bowling of Buchanan, MI.
Bob was a member of the Buchanan High class of 1949, prior to entering the United Sates Navy.
On September 16, 1950, he married Phyllis (Boht). After 30 plus years delivering Tyler refrigeration products, Bob retired and begun to enjoy spending summers in Michigan and winters in Florida. In 1996 he became a full time resident of Florida.
Surviving children are Robert Jr. (Tammy) of Niles, MI, Rhonda (John) Bird of Spring Lake, MI, Frank (Hazel) of Buchanan, MI, Diana (John) Baxter of Niles and Sandra of Niles; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Bill (Carol) Bowling of Palmetto. A sister, Yvetta (Donald) Toll is deceased.
A memorial service was held on Feb. 28, 2009 in the Palmetto Moose Lodge #2117, Palmetto, FL.
A memorial services will be held at the Buchanan Moose Lodge #449, Buchanan, MI, in June 2009, with burial in the Bowling family plot at the Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles