"As a year rapidly approaches since your departure from this life Jim yet many questions left unanswered. Leaves a large void in many lives. You'd be excited knowing the powerball has exceeded $1.3 billion. Am planning to play in your honor. "
In loving memory of
James Carson Bowling
June 23, 1932 - January 20, 2015
James C. Bowling, 82, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday evening, January 20, 2015, at the Bergan Mercy Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
A celebration of James' life will be held at 2 P.M., Saturday, January 31, 2015, at the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. at the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be in the Streets Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.
James Carson Bowling was born on June 23, 1932 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Guy and Gertrude (Streets) Bowling. He was a 1949 graduate of Maquoketa High School, and then married Darlene Faye Tracy. They later divorced.
James had owned and operated several nightclubs in the Quad Cities area including the Lakehurst Supper Club in Maquoketa. He also worked at the Rock Island Arsenal and retired after 29 years. In retirement he worked at ACE Hardware store in Davenport for several years and continued to work there until his death.
James was a former Moose Lodge member. He loved people and had a heart of gold. He would help anyone that he could. He loved his family and was a true gentlemen.
Those left to honor his memory include his son Dennis (Marilyn) Bowling of Maquoketa, IA; 1 granddaughter Denise (Terry) Haugen of Leavenworth, KS; 1 great-grandson Nathaniel (Tiffani); 1 great-great-grandson Luke; 3 sisters Nadine (Harold) Lubben of Maquoketa, IA, Pauline Wulf of Davenport, IA, and Maxine Orange of Copeville, TX; a sister-in-law Judy Bowling of Maquoketa, IA; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 7 brothers and a son Donald Bowling.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a James C. Bowling memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"I think of you all the time man it wasn't your time by far I checked up in you in ic didn't want to believe the last time we talked was our last I would've stayed all night with you n tryes to do anything to protect you god why did I leave that night it's not fair at least nobody can hurt you anymore I miss you Jim R.I.P. I'll see you in my dreams xoxo"
"So sorry for your loss. May prayers bring you peace."
"Jim you will be missed. I can remember going to your house as a child with my father. A lot of good memories. "
"Nadine and family,
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.."
"I am shocked and sadden to read about the passing of my long time friend and past coworker. I recently tried calling Jim days ago. Jim had a heart of gold and could never say no to anyone regardless of how many times people took advantage of him. He always welcomed me to stay at his home each and every time I would come to town for a visit. We shared the same interest in fine automobiles and I regret not having the opportunity of taking the ultimate classic car cruise together. Thank you for the memories. Rest in peace my friend. "
"Dennis and Marilyn, so sorry to hear the passing of your Father, Dennis. Our prayers are with you in this sad time. "
"Jim was a wonderful man I mentioned him some years ago he has been apart of my family for years he would help us when he could he was there when my niece was born I use to come to his house and help him do things that he just couldn't do on his own I drove him places and I missed the last call I will ever get from him I miss him and am sadden over him passing he was taking to soon. I'm wanting to set up a candlelight visual for him up at his house in honor of Jim god please watch over the bowling family and friends as they morn the loss of a wonderful loving man "
"We had a heart to heart talk sometime back about God. He told me that he Prayed on his knees every morning and he believed in God. I asked him, " Is there anything that You would want to do before the end of your time?" He grinned at me and said, "No, I have lived life to the fullest, I have had a great life." Then he proceeded to tell me of all the magnificent events and we laughed together. He is now a Candle in the wind. Rest in peace Jim. I love you!"
"Denise, Terry, and family - so sorry to hear of the passing of someone so special in your lives. He sounds like a fabulous man who was a blessing in the lives of his family and community and I know he will be missed."
"RIP Jim...you were one of a kind! "The best bartender in the business" and you were! Jeff and I extend our sincere sympathy to Denny and his family. "
"Jim helped me several times in my life . I remember some good times with him and Donnie .Sorry to hear of his passing."