George C. Bowles

Retired owner and butcher at the former Bowles IGA on 5th Avenue in Columbus. U.S. Navy Veteran, Vietnam.

He is survived by his children and their spouses, Carla and Kevin Scott, Hilliard; Matthew and Kim Bowles, Glenford, OH; grandchildren, Heather Scott, Hilliard; and Hailey (Andrew) Skibski, Indiana; great-granddaughter, Sadie Skibski; and sister, Lynda Eaccarino, Venice, FL.

Preceded in death by his partner, Freda Hector; and by his former wife, Beverly Bowles.

He was Past Commander at VFW POST 9857 Paul S. Lawrence, former member of Sunrise Lodge #783 F&AM, and greatly loved the Cleveland Browns.

A Memorial Gathering will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the VFW Post 9857, 2330 Stelzer Road, Columbus, where military honors will be held during the gathering. All who knew and showed love to George are welcome to attend and share memories.

Those who wish may contribute to Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation at: https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/giving; or by mail to: Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 773464, Detroit, MI 48277-3464, in his memory.

Arrangements by Schoedinger Northeast Chapel, 1051 E. Johnstown Road, Gahanna.