Mr. Bowles was born on July 4, 1936 in Beckley WV, the son of the late Ellsworth James Bowles and Evelyn Gertrude Dixon. Mr. Bowles went into the United States Navy right out of high school and re-enlisted into the Coast Guard and retired as Chief Petty Officer after 22 years of service. He was later employed by David Taylor Research Center for about 18 years. He was a car enthusiast, going to several shows yearly and proudly showing off his 1962 Red Ford T- Bird Roadster Convertible.
He is survived by 6 children: Frederick B. Bowles, wife Diane; Michael T. Bowles; Bonnie Roberts, husband John; Christopher Bowles, wife Heather; Derek Bowles, wife Kristen; all of Maryland; and Eric Bowles of the Unites States Army, currently serving in the middle east. He is survived by 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings: Howard Bowles, wife Katie of Georgia, Keith Bowles, wife Pat of West Virginia; Michael Bowles, wife Peggy, Montana , Gregory Lewis of California and Allison Lewis of Florida. He is also survived by a special friend of the family, Kathy Deale of California. Mr. Bowles is predeceased by brother Billy Bowles of Florida.
The family will receive friends at a memorial visitation for Frederick, to be held Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at John M. Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke Of Gloucester St, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. A memorial service will follow the visitation, Saturday, October 19, 2019 at John M. Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke Of Gloucester St, Annapolis, Maryland 21401, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. A final military salute will occur at the Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 11:30 AM.
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