On April 20, 2017, Robert L. "Bobby" Bowling, Jr. of Lawrenceburg, left his earthly home after many years of bad health.

Bobby is survived by his father, Bob (Suzie) Bowling; sister, Ann (Steve) Votaw; step-sister, Carolyn (Estill Powell) Conway; nieces and nephews, Lindsey Barnett, Ty Barnett, Kara Barnett, Derek (Laurett) Votaw, Patrick Votaw, and Bryson Votaw-Arnold; special friends, Brian (Holly) Peyton, Braden Peyton, and Cameron Peyton all of Lawrenceburg and Ricky (Linda) Bailey and Billie Fightmaster of Frankfort and many uncles, aunts and cousins.

Bobby retired after many years at Four Roses Distillery. He enjoyed spending time with his best friend, Boozer (his Rottweiler), hunting, fishing, collecting guns and reloading ammo, watching wildlife, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, riding his four-wheeler around his farm, watching UK basketball and spending time with his close friends.

Bobby is predeceased by his grandparents, Hiram and Mildred Bowling of St. Matthews, KY and Schuyler and Hattie Pillow of Bowling Green, KY; his loving mother, Eva Bowling; and his special nephew, Matthew Carter.

A memorial for Bobby to have his ashes spread at his farm at 1141 Enterprise Road will be held on Sunday, April 30 ^th at 4:00 PM.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ritchieandpeach.com .