Raymond Douglas Bowling

Raymond D. Bowling, lovingly known as Pops and Papaw, 96, of Henderson, passed away on December 17 at the Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson.

He was born on August 30, 1929, in Hector, Kentucky, to the late Theodore T. and Annalee Bowling. Raymond proudly served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Following his military service, he worked for many years at Alcoa, where he retired as a supervisor. He was a member of the Sacramento Lodge #735 for 63 years, an avid UK fan and loved going fishing.

In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Helen (Russell) Bowling, and two sisters, Hazel Warren and Jean Algood; brother Floyd M. Bowling.

He is survived by his children, Ted D. Bowling (Pat) of Parsons, TN Gail B. Whitledge (Tony) of Henderson, Judy Ann Nunn (Dennis) of Robards, and Jeff Bowling (Julie) of Corydon; eight grandchildren; twenty three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, December 22, 2025, at Tomblinson Funeral Home Henderson Chapel with Chaplain Nick Duvall officiating.

Visitation will be Sunday, December 21, from 2:00 PM-6:00 PM and Monday, December 22, from 9:00 AM until service time at the funeral home.

Burial will be Bethel Cemetery in Beech Grove will full military rites conducted by American Legion Worsham Post #40 Burial Detail and Honor Guard.

Pallbearers will be Cory Bowling, Jarrod Whitledge, Jeremy Whitledge, Ryan Nunn, Stuart Bowling and Raymond Bowling.

Honorary pallbearer will be Kenny Brown.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Western Kentucky Veterans Center, 926 Veterans Drive, Hanson, KY 42413.