Obituary for Carroll Alton Bowling, Jr.

Carroll Alton Bowling, Jr., 77, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at his home in Dublin. He was a graduate of Pearisburg High School where he enjoyed being in the Drum Corp. He was a retired computer analyst with the Dept. of Defense. He was a longtime member of Dublin Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, Church Clerk, Sunday School Teacher and a member of the choir. He was a past member of the Pulaski Jaycees, former president of the Golden Cougar Marching Band and coached basketball in both the Recreational and AAU leagues.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carol Alton, Sr. and Dora Boyer Bowling; and son, Christopher Aaron-Adair Bowling.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Judith Ann Surface Bowling; son, Curry Bowling; daughters, Natalie Quesenberry (Randal) and Cheryl Hall (Mike); grandchildren, Chandler, Hunter, Kerrigan, Sawyer, Maylee, Cathryn and Savannah; sister, Connie Strasser (Steve); K-9 companion, Trixie; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. on Monday, January 11, 2021 at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. with Pastor Dennis Jones officiating and special remarks from Phil Taylor. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Dublin Baptist Church Children’s Ministry, PO Box 669, Dublin, VA 24084.

The Bowling family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com