John E. Bowlin Sr.

John E. Bowlin Sr., 66, of Du Quoin, passed away at 4:25 P.M., Sunday, November 24, 2002 at his residence.
John was a retired Health Officer for the City of Du Quoin and had also worked at Turco Manufacturing for twenty-eight years.  He was a volunteer fireman for the Du Quoin Fire Department for thirty-one years.  He was of the Protestant faith.
He was born November 15, 1936, at Du Quoin, IL, the son of Amos and Lois (Hawk) Bowlin.
He married Julia R. Dennison on September 24, 1961 at Du Quoin, IL and she preceded him in death on November 3, 1989. 
He is survived by his mother - Lois Bowlin of Du Quoin, two sons - John E. Bowlin Jr. of Channahon, IL and Kenneth Ray Bowlin of Du Quoin, two sisters - Carolyn Wheatley and husband Lester of Du Quoin and Marilyn Melvin and husband John of Du Quoin, three grandchildren and several loving nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, wife, and one brother - Everett Bowlin.
Funeral services were at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 27, 2002 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Bro. Kenneth Hawk officiating.
Friends called from 5 to 8 P.M., Tuesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Interment was in the Old Du Quoin Cemetery.
Friends may make memorials to the Du Quoin Fire Department.
