March 28, 1962 - March 7, 2010
Roger D. Bowlin, 47, Kokomo, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, went home to be with the Lord at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, March 7, 2010, from Howard Regional Health System. He was born March 28, 1962, in Elwood, the son of Darrell and Velma (King) Bowlin. On Oct. 14, 2005, he married Karen (Dunning) Barker and she survives.
Roger was a 1980 graduate of Alexandria High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1980 to 1984. He had been employed by Marsh Supermarket in Elwood, Red Gold, Marburger Foods, and had most recently worked for Stephens Machine in Kokomo. Roger enjoyed outdoor activities, including boating, skiing and shooting.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Bowlin, Kokomo; parents, Darrell and Velma Bowlin, Alexandria; three sons, Carter Bowlin, Brendan Barker and Aaron Barker, all of Kokomo; two sisters, Sherri Wyatt and her husband Chris, Anderson, and Cheryl Bowlin, Noblesville; and his aunt, Barbara Diruzza and her family.
A memorial service celebrating Roger’s life will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Hasler & Stout Funeral Home, 112 E. Main St., Greentown, with Pastor Ed Joyner officiating. Friends are invited to call one hour prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.haslerstout.com.
