Jerry Marion Bowles

Funeral Service at Union Valley Baptist Church, Cookietown, OK, Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Cecil Boydston officiating. Interment in the Fairview Cemetery, Randlett, under the direction of Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home in Walters. Visitation on Tuesday, October 28th from 5-7:00 p.m.

Jerry Marion Bowles was born to Marion Malcolm and Leatrice Jewel (Boles) Bowles on March 24, 1936 in Randlett, OK and departed this life in Wichita Falls, TX on October 23, 2025 at the age of 89 years, 6 months and 29 days.

Jerry grew up at Cookietown, OK, attending Union Valley Schools until the family moved to Randlett where he attended his junior and senior years. He married Viola Sue Wilkinson on December 25, 1953 at Randlett. To the Union 3 children were born, Jimmy Dwayne, Kathy Jewel and Debbie Jean. They made their home in Randlett, Burkburnett and Devol before settling at Walters in 1961. Jerry was employed at Cotton Electric from 1962 to 1996 as a lineman and later in the meter shop, retiring after 34 years with the company.

Jerry was an active member and deacon of Union Valley Baptist Church and he enjoyed studying his Bible. He also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, visiting, and especially loved eating out at Rockin H in Temple, Carlitos in Burkburnett and Bill’s Catfish in Waurika.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 62 years, Sue Bowles; and his son Jimmy Bowles.

Survivors include 2 daughters, Kathy and Alan Thompson of Arapaho, OK and Debbie Bowles of Walters; 2 sisters, Lola Ritchie of Dean, TX and Cindy and Steve Grimstead of Wichita Falls, TX; 8 grandchildren, LeAnn, Misty, Alan II, Sam, Custis, Korbi, Freddie and Jerry; 21 great grandchildren, 14 great-great grandchildren, and one on the way; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorial Donation can be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls or Union Valley Baptist Church.