Shirley Thomas Bowling

S. Thomas Bowling April 24, 1952-August 2, 2013 ANDERSON-Shirley Thomas Bowling, 61, of Anderson, died unexpectedly August 2, 2013, at his residence. He was born April 24, 1952, in Lexington, Kentucky, the eldest son of Shirley and Viola Martin Bowling. Tom was a 1970 graduate of Anderson High School and received an Associate's Degree from Vincennes University. He retired in 1999 from the Indiana Army National Guard with the rank of Master Sergeant after 28 years of service. At retirement he was the Information Systems Chief for Headquarters Company of the 138th Signal Battalion in Anderson. His awards include the Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Non Commissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon and M16 Rifle Sharpshooter Qualification Badge. He was very proud of his service to his country and especially the security detail his unit provided at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a former member of the American Legion Post 408 in Chesterfield and a lifetime member of the Veterans of Madison County. After retirement he owned and operated two car lots and a construction company. He was a master carpenter and could repair and build anything. He remodeled dozens of homes in the Anderson area. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Janis Perdiew Bowling; daughter, Angella R. Bowling of Anderson; son, Matthew Thomas fiancee, Rachel McMullen Bowling of Atlanta, Georgia; daughter, Morgan Tierney Bowling Jordan Montague of Anderson; grandson, Jaeden Bowling of Anderson; mother, Viola Bowling of Anderson; sister, Brenda Ken Crisp of Anderson; brothers, Earl Bowling and Johnny Bowling, both of Anderson; mother-in-law, Mayola Perdiew of Anderson and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father; brothers, Billy Bowling and Michael Bowling; and his father-in-law, Lee F. Perdiew. Family will receive friends from 12-1 pm Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Robert Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, Anderson. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday at the funeral home with Rev. Gary Klinger officiating. Tom's wishes were to be cremated. Military rites will be conducted by the VFW #266 following the services at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Madison County Humane Society.

Shirley Thomas Bowling

April 24, 1952 - August 2, 2013