James B. Bowling

James B. ?Windy? Bowling, age 76, of Madison, and formerly of Cleveland, passed away at home peacefully surrounded by his family and friends, Wednesday, July 28, 2010. He was born July 4, 1934, to Ethel Rose (Gibson) and George Nathan Bowling in Rocky Gap, Bland County, Virginia. Jim ?Windy? was retired from General Motors-Euclid Inland Division after 32 years of service in 1987. Survivors include his Wife of 50 years, Gloria Sue (Sargent); Children, Karolyn (Stoney) Drain of Perry, Ron Bowling of Kent-Ravenna and Jim (Marisa Traikoff) Bowling of Ashtabula; Grandchildren, Stephen, Craig, Evan & Diana all of Perry; special friend, Charlie (Virginia) Mace of Madison and many family and friends. Special thanks to Hospice of the Western Reserve. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Marvin and Randolph; sister, Betty; niece, Kimberly and mother-in-law, Pauline Crigger. Friends and Family may call 2-5:00 pm, Sunday, August 1, 2010, at The Behm Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio with a service to follow at 5:00 pm at the funeral home. Rev. Stoney Drain will be officiating. Final resting place will be 10:00 am, Monday, August 2, 2010, at Perry Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bowling family.