Alister "Al" Bowling

Alister "Al" Bowling, age 84, of Franklin, OH; went to be with his Lord on Monday July 30, 2012 at his residence. Al was born in Knott County, KY on April 28, 1928 to Granville and Mollie (Couch) Bowling. He was a veteran of the Korean War, was retired from Dayton Press following 30 years of service, worked 7 years with the Franklin City Schools and 7 years with Meals on Wheels of Warren County. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers Jack Bowling, Oneal Bowling, Max Dean Bowling, and Barjean Bowling; a great granddaughter Shelby Lynn Bowling. Al is survived by his wife of 57 years Nell (Smith) Bowling; children Jeff Bowling, a daughter Jean Knott; grandchildren Steve Bowling and wife Heidi, Molly Knott, Josh Smalley, Jessica Bowling, great grandchildren Jake Bowling, Skylar and Brandon Knott, Hunter and Hayden Smalley; 2 brothers Rettig Bowling and Zollie Bowling and his wife Brenda. Funeral services are Friday August 3, 2012 at 10am at Anderson Funeral Home 1357 E. 2nd St Franklin, OH with Pastor Clifton Powers and Pastor Vester Smith officiating. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery in Wilmington. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-8pm at the funeral home. [more]

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