Phillip Bowling

Phillip Bowling, 88, of 240 Avalon Drive died on February 2, 2010 at Danville Regional Medical Center after being in the hospital for the past 10 days and in declining health for the previous three years. Mr. Bowling was born on September 9, 1921 in the Endiott community of Franklin County, a son of the late Thomas Milton Bowling and the late Rosibet Spencer Bowling. Mr. Bowling served his country as a soldier in the United States Army during World War II. During his tour of duty he was stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941 when it was bombed by the Japanese. He was also stationed in Guadalcanal in 1943, where he was injured in combat. On August 25, 1947 Mr. Bowling was married to Ovilla Boothe Bowling. Mr. Bowling lived most of his life in the Franklin County and Danville areas where he operated his own watch and clock repair business. Mr. Bowling was a very faithful member of Hillcrest Baptist Church as long as his health permitted; he was also an avid Hunter and Sportsman. Mr. Bowling is survived by his wife, Ovilla, of the residence, two daughters; Phyllis White and husband Keith, of Danville, Joan Laughinghouse and husband Bill of Sutherlin; three grandchildren; Sue Ann White, Andy Wells and wife Missy, Aaron White and wife Stephanie; two step-grandchildren; Brandon Laughinghouse, Stephanie Montiagen; seven great-grandchildren; Courtney Wells, Chase Wells, Maggie Wells, Madison White, Alayna White, Bailey Laughinghouse, and Hunter Montiagen. Mr. Bowling is also survived by a brother Bill Bowling, of Danville, and two sisters, Millie Peters and Midge Simmons, both of Danville. Mr. Bowling is predeceased by 3 sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 5, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. at Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel with the Reverend Bob Yeaman officiating. Interment will be in Danville Memorial Gardens. Military honors will be provided by the United States Army Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Friday, one hour prior to the service. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Phillip Bowling

September 9, 1921 - February 2, 2010