Jeffrey James Bowlin
October 26, 1972 ~ June 10, 2008
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Jeffrey James Bowlin, 35, of Leicester, died Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, TN.
Mr. Bowlin was a native of Buncombe Co., and was a son of Elaine Gillespie McCarthy and the late Joseph James "Jimmy" Bowlin.
Mr. Bowlin worked for McCarrolls Construction Co.
Mr. Bowlin is survived by his wife, Tracy Revis Bowlin; daughter, Autumn Skye Bowlin, of Leicester; sons, Dakota James Bowlin, of Leicester, and Taylor James Bowlin, of Emma; and paternal grandmother, Eleanor Bowlin, of Leicester.
A funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. Friday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Truman Revis and James Hensley officiating. Interment will follow at the Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Joey Ross, Billy Bowlin, Sonny Berry, Brooks Burrows, Shane Williams, and Kimble Pratt.
His family will receive friends for an hour and a half prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the family to assist with the funeral expenses.
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Elaine, Elenor, Traci and family,
I offer my deepest sincere condolences for the loss of Jeff. He always had a heart of gold, a smile or joke, he never knew a stranger. I am proud to have known him. Rejoice that he is now with Jimmy in heaven. May God grant you all strength and if there is anything I can do please don’t hesitate to ask.
Traci,
I am so sorry to hear about the lost of your husband. I know how much he meant to you. God bless you and your family.
I dont have a single teenage memory that doesnt have Jeff in it. He was my first teenage love, the one that you never forget as long as you live and he always had a very special place in my heart. Jeff was always living life to the fullest when i knew him and i expect that he always did. He had a heart of gold and loved with everything he had to give even though he had personal battles to fight. Jeff loved his mother more than life and I have no doubt that he loved his children, connie, patty and his wife Tracy just the same. Jeff was a good man and im so happy to have the memories that i have of him. I wouldnt trade them for anything. R.I.P Jeff…i love you. <3
I didn’t know Jeff, just as a little boy remember him being full of life, It’s sad when someone so young goes before us, Your family has had it shares of pain and I feel for you all, just so sorry that Jeff has gone, can’t imagine the pain, but you are in my thoughts and prayers.
June
We are all so sorry about Jeffs’ passing. He lived each day to the fullest here and will spend eternity doing the same in Heaven. He is already surrounded with all the loved ones that were here and and gone on,but most importantly,his Heavenly Father is there and greeted him at the Gates. I know it is so hard to loose our loved ones,but Jimmy,Joe, Bertha,Sonny and all the others are so glad to spend time with Jeff…its’ their turn. We love all of you and you are in our prayers.Love,Larry,Billy,Patty and Buddy
I am so saddened by the loss of someone so special.
My thoughts are with you all.
janet
I am so sorry for your loss. I have some wonderful memories of Jeff and what a wonderful dad he was to Cody when he was little. He loved his children so very much. Jeff was a good man.
All my prayers go out to his entire family.
Love,
Kay Allison Blackwell and Family.
Our thoughts and prayers go out for your family during this difficult time.
Traci,
I can only imagine how you are feeling at this time. I don’t know what or how I would handle this if it were me and my husband. Just know you have a lot of us out here who love and care about you and your daughter. If there is anything Donny And I can do just let us know.You are in our thoughts and prayers. Call anytime for anything.
Love,
Donny & Shirley
Wright
Traci, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved Jeff. You and your Daughter are in my prayers.Dot
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jeff had a heart of gold and we will miss him very much. You guys were there for us when we lost Nikki and know that we are here for you now.
My heart goes out to Jeff’s Family. I went to high school with him and he and my brother, Dale were very close. May God be with you.
My prayer’s go out to Jeff’s family and friends. I was one of the people who helped in administering first aid to Jeff I only wish I could have done more. May GOD watch over you and comfert you in your time of need.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jeff was a gentle soul who will be missed by so many. God Bless to the family. May Jeff rest in peace.
To Kody, Just want you to know that thru it all, your Dad loved you more than you can imagine. We dont always understand the reason that God does things, but know this, your Dad is at peace now. Each time that a ray of sunshine touches your face, think of it as your Dads love shinning down on you. We will all love and miss him very much, He may be gone but He will never be forgotten. Keep all the good memories close to your heart so that he may live on even in your own children with the stories you will share. I love you Baby!
Cody,You know that with the coming of adulthood that one goes through many trials and tribulations. These they say make us stronger as grownups. You are a very mature young man who has already gone through a lifetime of difficulty. You must remember that it is ok to cry, feel sad, and let your feelings out to someone you can trust just as it is ok to be happy and smile. Remember too that God is always ready to listen and he is the one to most trust in. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in time of trouble.
Remember that WE LOVE YOU CODY and
we are here if you ever need anything. David, Connie and Jacob
Kody, we just want you to know your are the light in our lives. We love you with ALL our hearts and if there were anyway to take away your hurt and sadness we would.As you go threw your life there are going to be times you wish your dad were here, just to tell him about your day or even a new fishing hole you found just remember you will always have him right there in your heart and he will be looking down on you everyday. You are his first son and he was so proud of you and thats why Sunday was so special to him, he had you there with him. Always remember you will see him again, so live your life to the fullest just as he would have wanted you to.Your dad had a big heart and helped everyone he knew and he will be missed.
We love you!
Nunk and T.T.
Kody, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bly,t.j.,Logan and Grayson
our thoughts and prayers are with your family. we love you.the bartender at the moose lodge, teresa house, and paul house
Traci, I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words that can be said to make this all better but just know that he is in a better place now and you and Autumn have a very special guardian angel watching over you now. I am here for you if you need me!! My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family!
Love Always~
Amber
I am so sorry to hear of this tragedy. Lifting you all up to our LORD in prayer~
During this time may sweet memories feel your heart,
And if your soul needs to shed some tears then let them flow.
And if a laugh creeps in give yourself that gift,
May time be your friend and give you comfort.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Steve Styles
My prayers go out for you and your family. May God comfort you in your time of need. I was the one who sent the jackets down to cover your husband to try and keep him warm until the EMTs arrived. I will continue to pray for the family of Mr. Bowlin
Tracy,Im so very sorry for this unexpected loss.You know Jesus has his arms wrapped around you and Autum.You and Autum are so precious to me,I will continue to keep you in my prayers.You know I’m here if you need me.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need anything let me know.
Dear Traci, We’re so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are loved and your friendship treasured. May GOD’s Grace, Christ’s Peace and the power of the holy spirit be with you now and forever more.
BLESSINGS, PEACE & LOVE
Russ & Bruce
Tracey, We are very sorry for your loss. Jeff will be missed very much. Our prayers go out to you and your family. If you ever need anything I’m just a phone call away. Take care of yourself and your beautiful daughter Autum. Help her to remember that her daddy loved her very much and he was a good guy. Our Prayers are with you.
I wonder if Jimmy could see what was going on in his little boy’s life, and just couldn’t wait to put his arms around him once again. We’re a tight family, and I know we’ll get through this.
Personally, I’m so thankful that I got a chance to see Jeff when my mom, and Richie and I were there just over a week ago. That was more than just a chance of good timing; God always knows when to step in. With all my love, Melanie
our prays and thoughts are with you love dave and mary freeman and family
For all 3 children I pray as you grow up that you will know your Dad loved you Dearly. And God will get each of you through this valley. Eleanor,Mrs. Bowlin, I know God has his hands on you and your family because I know the love all of you share.Just remember God will carry you as he carried Jeff home to his Dad,and our Fathers house. God bless each of you.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Jeff Bowlin. Only God can see you through these times of sorrow, but know he is up above taking care of each and every one of you guys.
Tracy, You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God wrap you in his loving arms and comfort you. Just know you will see him again some day. Believe in the Lord and he will get you thru this.
I will always remember the great times I had with Jeff growing up. He was definately a true friend growing up and I hope his kids are as proud of him as he was of his father. Rest in peace, you’ll never be forgotten.
Tracey, We are so sorry to hear about Jeff. Your family is in our prayers. Lean on God and he will see you thru this. Please let us know if we can do anything for you.
The smile on jeff’s face in the picture is the one I will always remember. He was a good friend to David always there when needed. we will be remembering you all in this time of sorrow our thoughts and prayers are with you all
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with the family, just look to God and he will give you comfort and grace to make it through this.
Tracie,
I am sorry to here about your lose.
My prayer is that you and your family will look to God for strength and Guidance during this time of need.
God Bless you.
Rev.Clyde Surrett and family
To Jeff, Elaine, Aunts, and Cousins – I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! Jeff was an amazing person with the biggest heart of anyone I ever knew. My prayers are with your children: Cody, Taylor, and Autumn. May they always remember their dad and the love he had for them. Elaine, may you find comfort and peace knowing that Jeff is now in the arms of Jesus! Jeff, I will always remember the great times we had growing up…I am drinking out of the coffee mug you gave me right now. I will NEVER forget our ride on the ferris wheel, us being stopped at the top and you singing ‘God Delivers Again’…may you rejoice with your father now in Heaven!!! I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU!
Just thinking of you today! I Love and Miss you very much. I know you are having a blast with your mom up there! Love you, man!
Jeff,I miss you dearly! I love you so very much.I know you are safe in the arms of Jesus!Elaine loved you more than any thing on this earth and now you are together!I miss all my family and I miss our talks!I know your in heavon because of our talks Re:the bible! You had the the word of God in you several times when we talked Re:the bible.I will be glad when I can hug you again! Love you for ever and always! Your Aunt and friend! Aunt, Georgia
Just thinkin of you today and wanting you to know that you are still so missed! I know you smile down at your boy each and every day so proud of the man he is becoming! We love and miss you always!