"Tom had such an infectious smile and easy going personality. Impossible not to like this man. Loved by many. Prayers to his family in this heartbreaking time!"
In loving memory of
Thomas William Bowling
January 18, 1958 - May 30, 2020
Thomas W. "Tom" Bowling, 62, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.
At Peace Cremation Services have been provided by Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. A private family visitation was held.
Thomas William Bowling was born on January 18, 1958 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to George Junior and Elinor Mae (Beaman) Bowling. He was a graduate of Maquoketa High School. He married Martha Kay Eye on April 22, 1978 in Maquoketa, Iowa. Two children were born to this union, Eric William and Amanda Jo. Martha preceded him in death on May 26, 2009.
Tom had worked as an electrician for Stickley Electric in Maquoketa for 12 years and then for 20 years as a journeyman electrician for IBEW.
Tom loved to play all kinds of musical instruments and enjoyed entertaining his family. He also enjoyed being outdoors hunting, fishing and camping.
Those left to honor his memory include his children, Eric Bowling of Maquoketa, IA, and Amanda Jo Bowling of Fulton, IL; his fiancé, Tina Redshaw of Maquoketa, IA; his mother, Elinor Bowling of Maquoketa, IA; 6 grandchildren; a brother Everett (Brenda) Bowling of Maquoketa, IA; and a sister-in-law, Jeannie Bowling of Maquoketa, IA. He was preceded in death by his father, wife Martha, and a brother Kenneth Bowling Sr.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Thomas W. Bowling memorial fund has been established.
Online Condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"Cousin Tommy wIll be missed. Condolences to you both, Eric and Amanda and families. Prayers, Karl and Debbie Kaesbauer ( cousins)"
"Prayers are with you Eric and Amanda and all the family so sorry for your loss."
"RIP Tommy ?? Our prayers are with you Eric And Amanda? love Your Cousin Brad & Kim Jekiel"
"Sorry for your loss Eric your dad was one hell of a guitar player in missed him playing the guitar with us so sorry for your loss"
"Rip Uncle Tom u were a great Man U always made people smile and laugh I will always miss u and love u keep ur head up Eric and Amanda stay strong for ur dad I?m here for u 2"
"ooooh Tommy, what can I say, you were a great brother in law, and you will always be my brother in law, I will miss you. prayers are with the family. I know in my heart that you and Martha are together .. Love you Tommy . "
"Sorry to hear eric and amanda he was a good guy was funny being around"
"ERIC AND FAMILYS IM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF UR DAD , HE WAS A VERY NICE GUY"
"Heartfelt sympathies to Tom\'s family, we were class mates."