Lindy V. Bowie

LINDY V. BOWIE, 86, of Sherwood, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 6, 2017. He was born in Little Rock, March 8, 1930, to Frank Brown Bowie and Effie Irene Cook Bowie. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Lindy, Jr.; and a son-in-law, Phil Wylie. He is survived by a son, Michael Bowie of Fayetteville, Ark.; three daughters, Sara Wylie of Little Rock, Suzanne Wylie (Tom) of Texarkana, Texas, and Elizabeth Dillard of Centreville, Va.; two brothers: Jimmy Bowie of Little Rock and Buddy Bowie (Dana) of England; four sisters, Jane Swonke of Houston, Texas; Janis Campbell of England, Ark.; and Janecia Cleek and Jean Yates, both of Sherwood, Ark. Also, his cousins, nieces, nephews, and his extended family. In high school, Lindy earned a football scholarship to LSU, and he loved football to the day he died. He was self-employed and owned Mitchell-Bowie School Equipment Company. He was of the Methodist faith. The family wants to thank Ricky Tillman for his care and his friendship throughout Lindy's illness. Graveside services will be Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Mulberry Cemetery in England, Ark. Bro. Keith Coker will be officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Roller-England Funeral Home, (501) 842-3939. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/england.