Rex Graves Bowlin

Rex Graves Bowlin, age 85, was born to R.W. Bowlin and Christle Graves Bowlin of the Lone Star community, on August 31, 1929. He passed away April 10, 2015 at his home in Bentonville. He married Dolores Guthrie on Feb. 11, 1954. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter, Sherrie Bowlin; a brother, Dennis and sister-in-law, Mary Ann Bowliw, and a brother-in-law, Bill Hutton. Rex was survived by his wife, Dolores Bowlin; a son, Wesley Bowlin and wife Paula, a daughter, Mary Ann Mayer and husband, Don; four grandchildren, Miles Bowlin, Paul Mayer and wife, Kristin, Drew Mayer and wife, Leslie and Kati Evans and husband, Bryan; two great-grandchildren, Makaela Mayer and Maddison Mayer; two brothers, Connie Bowlin and wife, Eyvonne, and Rev. Max Bowlin and wife, Jeannie; four sisters, Vita Todhunter and husband, Vernon, ,Joan Hutton, Patsy Roberts and husband, Bob and Joyce Penzo and husband, Arthur; and numerous nieces, nephews and Guthrie family. Rex served in the US Army in Korea. He served as President and Board member of Farmers Mutual Insurance of Gentry, Ark. He also served on the Bentonville School Board from 1971-78. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially with his grandsons. He was an avid golfer, and enjoyed playing cards with his close family. Rex and Dolores wintered in South Texas for 27 years. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, April 13, 2015 at Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services of Rogers. The family will meet for a private graveside service at the Clifty Cemetery on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lone Star Community building fund in care of Max Bowlin, 1074 Madison 8340, Hindsville, Ark. 72738. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services of Rogers. Online condolences may be made to stockdalefuneral.com.