Ernest E. Bowles

Ernest E. Bowles Sr., 87, of 224 Jefferson St. Shawneetown formerly of New Haven passed away at his residence on Thursday, October 7, 2010. Ernest was born on May 22, 1923 in Maunie to Henry and Floy Ethel (Baldwin) Bowles. He married Evelyn Jean Hill on October 23, 1948 and she preceded him in death in July of 1981. Ernest served his country as a proud Marine during World War Two. Ernest was retired from Babcock and Wilcox Company in Mt. Vernon, Ind. He was a member of the Ridgway American Legion Post #596 and the Masonic May Lodge #718 of Norris City. He is survived by three daughters, Marcie and A.J. Logsdon of Shawneetown, Loretta and Doug Hogan of Orlando, Fla., Jeanetta and Bob Brazier of Shawneetown; one brother, Francis M. Bowles of New Haven; fifteen grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and his son, Ernest E. Bowles Jr.; and eleven siblings. Visitation for Ernest will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at the Vickery Funeral Chapel in Shawneetown with Masonic rites by the May Lodge at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be at the funeral home on Monday, October 11, 2010 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Randy Vaughn officiating. Burial will be at the Union Ridge Cemetery near New Haven with military rites by Ridgway American Legion Post #596. Internet condolences may be made at the website, www.vickeryfuneralchapel.com.