- Date Of Birth: August 22, 1931
- Date Of Death: January 7, 2011
- State: Georgia
James Leslie Bowles, Sr. , known to all as Jim, died January 7, 2011 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Jim was born August 22, 1931 in Troup County, Georgia and was the son of the late Lloyd E. and Melva Robertson Bowles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Jeanne Douglas Bowles. Jim served his country through his duty in The United States Air Force. His professional life was spent with The State of Georgia Department of Labor. Throughout his years living in Newnan, he was fully engaged in the life of First Baptist Church. His involvement included singing in the choir, serving as a deacon and teaching in Sunday School. In addition, he was actively involved in Boy Scouts as an adult leader,The Kiwanis Club and he was also a Mason. For many years he was a loyal advocate of the work of Gideons International. Jim is survived by his sons, Jim Bowles, Jr. and his wife Sheryl; Steve Bowles and his wife Cindy. Blessing Jim’s life were his grandchildren Robert (and Rachel) Bowles, Trisha Muhly, Steven Douglas Bowles, Jr., Alex Bowles and Gabriel Bowles. His great grandchildren are Braydon Muhly and Brody Muhly. Also surviving Jim are his sisters Jeanine Chambers and her husband Zane and Elizabeth Mirra and her husband Gene.
