October 27, 1937 — July 19, 2025
Tommy Sherlock Bowles 87, of Ashford, WV traveled to his eternal heavenly home Saturday July 19th at CAMC Memorial Hospital surrounded by loved ones following a short illness. He was born October 27th 1937, son of the late William “Bill” Scott Bowles and Biddie Opal (Holstein) Bowles.
He retired from Chemical Leaman where he proudly earned the 30-year safe driving award and was just short of 3 million safe road miles as a CDL driver. He was a longtime member of Ashford Church of God where he was a faithful servant of our all mighty God. He was a Freemason and attended Odell Lodge #115 in Madison, WV. He was also a Shriner and Scottish Rite member for over 50 years.
Tommy was a true entertainer from his top-notch guitar skills to his witty responses and jokes. Tommy was a pillar of strength to his family and all who knew him and he will be profoundly missed. His love and legacy will live on in our hearts on earth until we are reunited in our heavenly home.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Ellhue, Theodore “Teddy” and Bill “Junior” Bowles; his sisters Thelma Barnett, Argatha Caldwell, Sylvia Sharp, Anna Belle Perdue, Irene Bowles, and Marceline Hadley; daughter Angela “Angie” Funtanellas; grandchildren Billy Bowles and Elisha Saylor.
He is survived by his significant other, Donna Catheryn Morgan; sons, Joseph “Joe” (Julie) Morgan, Scotty Bowles, and Kevin “Pencil” Bowles; daughters, Sherry Bowles Kersey, Consuelo “Connie” (Chad) Cline, and Lisa Bowles; brother, Ernest Bowles; sister, Betty Jo Perdue; along with a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Service will be 3:00pm Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Ashford Church of God with Pastor Randall Kinder officiating. Burial will follow at Barker Cemetery with Masonic Rites. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Our father’s passing brings with it a deep mix of emotions—grief, reflection, and honesty.
To many who knew him, he was charming, helpful, and generous—the kind of man who could make people laugh, lend a hand, and appear to be the good guy. For those who experienced him that way, we sincerely respect your loss and understand your sadness.
But for his only wife Lucille’s four children—Angelia, Lesa, Scott, and Kevin—our experience was much different.
We mourn what was, and we mourn what never was. We hope he has found peace—and in his absence, we are each doing the work to find our own.
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18
With all sincerity,
Angelia Argatha, Lesa Rose, Winfield Scott, and Kevin Dean