Obituary of Robert Neal Bowling

Mr. Robert Neal Bowling, 81, of Graham, NC passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Rebecca Gossage “Becky” Bowling, who survives, and the son of Arthur Bowling and Irene Walton Bowling, both deceased. Robert was retired from his self-owned business, R. B. Guttering. He was a long-time member of Phillips Chapel.

Survivors include his wife, Becky of the home. Robert is survived by his daughter, Windy Kirkman and husband, Keith of Graham, NC; son, Allen Smith and wife, Kristi of Wright City, OK; grandchildren, Connor Young, Alexis Young, Blakely Smith, and Russia Smith; brothers, Billy Bowling and wife, Sarah, and Harold Bowling and wife, Virginia; and sisters, Eunice Griffin, Betty Davis and husband, Bob, and Marie Moore and husband, Rick.

In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by his son, Robert James “Robbie” Bowling; and brothers, Elbert, James, and Paul Bowling. 

Funeral services celebrating his life will be conducted at 12:00 PM on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Phillips Chapel, Haw River, NC with Rev. Mark Stephens officiating. The family will greet friends from 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM Friday in the fellowship hall prior to the service in the church. Interment will be private at Alamance Memorial Park. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Amedisys Hospice Care, 2975 Crouse Lane, Burlington, NC 27215.

Friends and family may offer online condolences at www.piercejeffersonfh.com