George Bowles Sr., beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at the age of 84.
Born in Miami, Florida, to George Washington Bowles and Rebecca Jane Long. George loved his family and traveled a great deal in his lifetime. He graduated from Brownsville (Texas) High School in 1957, at the age of 17 and went on to proudly serve our great nation for 26 years in the US Air Force and another 16 years in the Civil Service. His travels took him to many different destinations including North Carolina, Texas, Korea, Wyoming, California, Greenland, Australia, Missouri, Vietnam, England, South Carolina, Germany, Illinois, and Alabama.
George had many hobbies including talking about his career in the military, watching baseball, reading, and walking. While living in Ramstein, Germany, George became a lover of volksmarching. So much so that he was instrumental in starting a walking club at both Patrick AFB, FL and Scott AFB, IL. He loved to walk the countryside and many good times were had with his wife and children in tow! George was a lifetime member of the VFW and as a member of the Aberdeen Veterans group in Ormond Beach, where he volunteered at nursing homes in the Ormond Beach/Daytona Beach area. He was also a member of the Brevard Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.
George was a believer in our heavenly Father and was, along with his wife Beverly, members of the Lighthouse – Christ Presbyterian Church in Ormond Beach.
George possessed the qualities of a great father: love, compassion, understanding, and forgiveness. He will be greatly missed and leaves behind a loving family: his wife of 44 years, Beverly; ex-wife Ruth Thompson; son George "Al" Bowles (Sue); daughter Cathy (Brian) Jaskiewicz; daughter Christine (Keith) Hiljus ; bonus son Michael (Betty) Maksudian; bonus son Steven (Holly) Maksudian; brother David; grandchildren Brian Jr. (Sara), Alycia, Ashley, Audrey (Jake), Becca (Kyle), Sarah, Alex (Brian), Mason (Megan), Chris (Clarabell Fields) and Jared. Great grandchildren are Rory, Joseph, Daisy Mae and Libby
Arrangements provided by Lohman's Funeral Home, Viewing and services will take place on Wednesday, August 7 beginning at 9am at Lohman's Funeral Home on Bellevue Ave. Burial, with full military honors, will commence at 11am at Daytona Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America in his memory ( https://alzfdn.org/donate ) or to the Airmen Memorial Foundation, supporting military families ( https://www/hgamf.org/donate ).