Elbert Bowles

BOWLES, ELBERT LEONFuneral service is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Elbert Leon Bowles, age 84, who passed away on November 2, 2009. Tim Hutton and Chester Cunningham of the Church of Christ will officiate with interment to follow at South Park Cemetery.

Leon was born on May 10, 1925 in Grandview, Texas to Joseph and Lillie Bowles, who have preceded him in death, as well as an infant daughter, Sherry Kathleen Bowles.

Leon married Edith on May 16, 1948 in Dexter, NM. She survives him at the family home.

Leon is survived by a son: Robert Bowles and his wife Lenora of Dexter, NM; daughter: Sheila Smith and her husband Connie Mac of Roswell; Brother: Joe Bowles of San Angelo, Texas; Six Grandchildren: Allen Sudduth and his wife Yolanda of Pixley, CA, Aimee Bertrand and her husband Kevin of Roswell, Ashley Sudduth of Searcy, AR, Alyssa Caine of Roswell and her husband Jeremy Caine of Searcy, AR, Joseph Bowles of Dexter, NM and Chad Smith of Roswell; five great grandchildren: Trey Sudduth, Isaac Sudduth, Taylor Noble, Sariah Bertrand and Christopher Caine.

Leon served his country during WWII. After returning to the States, he worked as a jewelry and watch repairman for 20 years. In 1953, Leon, Edith and Sheila moved to NM where he farmed and worked for Keith Gas. Co. In 1984, he retired to help with the care of his in-laws, Robert and Olive Aston. Leon was a faithful and dedicated member of the Church of Christ at Dexter. Members always appreciated his talent for his song leading.

Pallbearers will be Allen Sudduth, Joseph Bowles, Kevin Bertrand, Mike Roach, James Hutton, and Paul Hutton. Honorary pallbearers will be all of Leons close friends.

The family would like to thank Frances and Letty and everyone at Vista Care Hospice.

If you would like to give your condolences online, you may do so at www.lagronefuneralchapels.com

Arrangements are under the directions of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

Visitation

LaGrone Funeral Chapel
900 South Main
Roswell, NM  88203
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Service

Funeral

LaGrone Funeral Chapel
900 S Main
Roswell, NM  88203
Thursday, November 5, 2009
10:00 a.m.

Cemetery

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88203