Roy Edwin Bowling

Roy Edwin Bowling, 79 of Kankakee, IL passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at his home with his loving wife Joanne by his side. He was born December 30, 1940 in Lafayette, IN. to Earl Bowling and Rosemary Cotner-Bowling. Roy married Joanne Carter on October 5, 1985 in Kankakee, IL. He was a resin reactor operator and was retired from Valspar, after more than 40 years of employment. Roy was a member of the Steel Workers (USWA) Union #14728. Roy was a private pilot and member of the Kankakee Valley Pilots Association (KVPA). He was also a parishioner of the St. Martin Catholic Church in Kankakee. Roy loved being around his family. Enjoyed all the grandchildren and great grandchildren so much. He also loved his fur babies (Dogs) Percy, Lucky, Izzy and Katie. Roy is survived by: His wife Joanne and 2 sons; James Bowling of Nevada and Steven Bowling of Maryland. One son and daughter-in-law; Timothy and Kathy Bowling of Danforth, IL. One daughter and son-in-law; Debbie and David Moon of Kentucky. 2 sisters and one brother-in-law; Barbara Rayburn of Papineau, IL and June and Bill Golding of Arizona. Also surviving are his Grandchildren; Jeff and Jennifer Bowling, Nicole Sylvester, Michael Bowling, Jessica and Chris Hall, Olivia Moon and Rachel and Robbie Stenzel. Great Grandchildren; Axel Hall, Saxton Sylvester, Dillon Sylvester, Nevaeh Pack, Trenton Bowling and Cali Bowling. Roy’s first wife, Terri Bowling of Kentucky. Proceeding Roy in death are his parents and 2 fur babies; Murphy and Georgie Girl. In lieu of flowers memorials may be donated to Hospice of Kankakee Valley or Kankakee Valley Humane Society. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Cremation rites were accorded. Jensen Funeral Home of Bourbonnais, IL is handling the arrangements