Lowell Gene (Sarge) Bowles

Lowell Gene “Sarge” Bowles, 79, of Union Grove, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Autumn Care of Statesville.  He was born in Iredell County on May 12, 1938 to the late Lex Eugene and Sybil Mayberry Bowles. Mr. Bowles attended Iredell County Schools and served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force.  He was a life long member of Taylor Springs Baptist Church and was married to Linda Purdy who preceded him in death.  He was a retired truck driver. Along with his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Gene Bowles, and a brother, Byron Bowles. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter Tonda Caudle (Dean Rappe); a granddaughter, Megan Bowles, a grandson, Kacey Caudle (Christy); two great grandsons, K.G. and Jaxson Caudle; a brother, Eric Bowles (Margaret); and a sister, Candice Bowles. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Monday, December 4, 2017 at Taylor Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Williams officiating.  Burial with military honors will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will visit with friends following the service. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.nicholsonfunerals.com and Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family.