Bowles, Joseph A., Sr.
Birth: Monday, February 27, 1933 in Mechanicsville, Maryland
Residence: La Plata, Maryland
Death: Monday, January 23, 2012 at the age of 78
Laid to Rest: Saturday, January 28, 2012 in the All Faith Episcopal Church Cemetery, Charlotte Hall, Maryland
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Joseph A. Bowles, Sr., 78, of La Plata, MD, passed away at his home on January 23, 2012. He was born on February 27, 1933 in Mechanicsville, Maryland.

He was the son of the late William Edward Raley and the late Effie Elizabeth Bowles.

Joseph was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed watching thunderstorms, fishing, boating, the mountains in West Virginia, and listening to country music. Two of Joseph's favorite country singers were Hank Williams, Sr. and Waylon Jennings. He worked at La Plata Lumber Company until it was shut down.

Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Bowles; his son, Joseph A. Bowles, Jr.; his 2 daughters, Sandy, her husband Nick Yandell and Cris, her husband Earl Byers; his 7 grandchildren, Charity, Joey, Michael, Melissa, Eric, Amber, and Kari; and his 7 great grandchildren, Desi, Kaden, McKenzie, Michael, Jake, Gabby, and Kaleb.

Family will receive friends for a viewing on Friday January 27, 2012 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 6:00pm to 8:00pm (with Prayers at 7:00pm) at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. There will be a service at 11:00am on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., Charlotte Hall. Interment will follow to All Faith Episcopal Church Cemetery, 38885 New Market Turner Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659.

The Pallbearers are Michael Bowles, David Raley, Sr., David Raley, Jr., Frankie Raley, Kenny Staley, Alvin Beach, and David Mace.

Memorial Contributions may be made to: All Faith Episcopal Church, P.O. BOX 24, Charlotte Hall, Maryland 20622.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A.
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