James Richard "Richie" Bowles
September 13, 1968 ~ April 10, 2017
James Richard Bowles, “Richie”, 48 of Hollywood, MD passed away on April 10, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on September 13, 1968 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the loving son of the late Mary Helen Bowles and Lewis Clements Bowls, Jr. Richie is survived by his sibling: Francis Lewis Bowles, Sr. of Mechanicsville, MD, Joseph Scott Bowles of Hollywood, MD, and Gene Michael Bowles of Glen Burnie, MD. He was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident and graduated from Leonardtown High School in 1986.
Richie was the owner of a Drywall Company for 25 years, retiring in 2013. Richie enjoyed hunting, farming, and wrestling.
The family will receive friends on Monday, April 17, 2017 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held in the Funeral Home chapel at 10:00 Am with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery Hollywood, MD. Pallbearers will be: Billy Joe Russell, Robbie Gibson, Joey Bean, Jerry Slene, Timmy Tippett, BP Clarke. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ciara Bowles.
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To The Bowles Family, I’m so sorry for yet another heart hurting loss of a loved one. Richie was a “hard nut” to crack and a very unique individual. His pain and suffering is finally over. I pray God’s peace and healing for all of you during this sorrowful time in your lives.
In Christ’s Love, Darlene
To Richie’s family,
Our prayers are with Richie’s family. He will be missed by all that knew him. Rest in Peace Richie….
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Ritchie, I will miss our late night talks, your “polite” orders in the garden and just hanging out with you in general. Rest in Paradise
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Richies family. We were very saddened to hear of Richies passing. We will always cherish all the great memories we had with Richie. He was a great friend and will truly be missed.
R.I.P Richie i will never forget your good heart and true friendship. Now youve grow wing to fly with the Angels above in heaven. My condolences to Riches Family @friends.
So sorry too hear of richies passing god bless you frank and the Bowles family
“My Deepest Condolences go out to the Bowles family, God’s word saids, at Isa 25:8 “He will swallow up death forever,……And will wipe away the tears from all faces.
To The Bowles Family,
We were deeply sad to hear the new of Richie passing. May you find comfort in knowing Ritchie is no longer in pain and suffering. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Rest In Peace Ritchie!
Tommy and Rose Goldsborough
Richie worked for me when he first started in the drywall business.
He was always fun to be around yet tough as nails. Rest in peace Richie.