Earl Alphonso Bowler, 87, of Church View departed this life on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at his residence.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Bowler; two daughters, Sandra Newton (Eugene) of Richmond and Cynthia Bowler of Center Cross; four sons, Gregory Bowler (Tamekia) of Church View, Craig Bowler (Tara), Michael Bowler and Jeffery Bowler, all of Center Cross; a brother, Frank Bowler (Cardis) of Center Cross, a sister, DeSylvia Taliaferro of Richmond; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The viewing is set for 3-7 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at Washington Funeral Home, 1404 Tappahannock Blvd., Tappahannock. The funeral service is planned for 2 p.m. Sunday, May 21 at Angel Visit Baptist Church, 29566 Tidewater Trail, Dunnsville, where the Rev. Dr. Carla Lightfoot serves as pastor. Online condolences can be made to washingtonfh.com.