Arthur Lee Bowling

Arthur Lee Bowling, age 80 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Friday, January 21, 2011 at 1:12 PM. He was born in London, Kentucky on October 19, 1930 the son of James Austin and Roann (Cox) Bowling. Arthur was employed at the City of Hamilton for 32 years, which included a position as parks and recreation director, retiring in 1981. He was a dedicated member of Lindenwald Baptist Church since 1959. Arthur was loved by everyone who knew him and will be sadly missed by all. In January, 1950 in Liberty, Indiana, he married Emma Jean Anderson.

He is survived by his wife, Emma Jean Bowling of Hamilton; a son, Dennis (Mary Lee) Bowling of Hamilton; a daughter, Sandra Gail (Chris) Noonan of Hamilton; four grandchildren, Richard (Briget) Bowling, Sara (Chad) Bowling Gall, Bret (Mary Holden) Noonan, and Amber Noonan; four great-grandchildren, Chad, Emily, Michael and Kaylee; two brothers, Earl Bowling and Randy (Dessie) Bowling, both of Hamilton; and a sister, Edna (Thomas "Dutch") Hamm of Hamilton. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Raymond Bowling.

Funeral service will be held at the Lindenwald Baptist Church, 460 Symmes Road, on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 10:00 AM with Pastor Randy Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Millville Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the building fund of Lindenwald Baptist Church.