Jeffery Lynn Bowlin “Jeff” died Sunday, September 29th at his home in Dallas.

He was born in Timpson, Texas, Dec. 21, 1946 where he graduated from Timpson High School. He excelled as one of the Timpson Bears football team. He graduated from Panola Jr. College and Stephen F. Austin College. After college he served in the U. S. Air Force followed by employment in Dallas. Jeff worked in auto service for several dealerships in Dallas, ending his career working for Southwest Kia.

Preceded in death by his parents Lovell and Diamond Bowlin, he is survived by Amy Elizabeth Bowlin, his devoted wife for 31 years. He was blessed with two sons, Matthew Bryan and Christopher Joseph, of Dallas, and one daughter, Brittany Edith Bowlin of Austin. He was also survived by sisters Lovell Joyce Harvey of Baton Rouge, and Diane Tolmachoff of Silsbee, nieces & nephews: Ted Harvey, Tina Harvey Davis, Brandiane and Heather Keith, and 7 great nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held Tuesday, Oct. 1 6-8 PM at Sparkman Crane Funeral Home in Dallas.

Funeral services were held at 2 PM, Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church, Timpson, TX with Reverends Justin Coburn and Dale Reed officiating. Pallbearers were: Johnny Williams, Steve Rivera, Jerome Crawford, Mike Ross, Biff Jones, John Ramos, and Ted Harvey. Burial was held at the Timpson Missionary Baptist Church cemetery. The family wishes to thank all our friends and family for their prayers and well wishes during this sad time. We especially want to thank all the ladies at Timpson Missionary Baptist church for the wonderful food they prepared for the family prior to the service.

To register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, is in charge of local arrangements.

Obituary Courtesy of ShelbyCountyToday.Com