Edward Lee Bowling, 89, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.

He was born May 27, 1933 to Joseph and Nellie (Swan) Bowling in Daviess County, Indiana.

Edward retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 ½ years of service, and continued serving as a Civil Service fireman an additional 9 ½ years at Columbus (MS) Air Force Base.  He went on to work for Kimball Tool Pro.

He was a member of the Petersburg Moose Lodge and VFW.

Preceding him in death are his wife Maleeda in 2019, daughter Linda Renee McDonald, son John Alan Bowling, his parents, and brothers Karl & Jerome Bowling.

He is survived by sons Richard Edward Joseph Bowling and Edward Lee Bowling II, grandchildren Apryl Leigh Bowling Hill, Holly Elaine Bowling, and Theresa Bowling; and sister Margaret Bowling.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30am on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Harris Funeral Home in Petersburg, Indiana, with burial to follow at Wilson Creek Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 9:30am until service time at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at odharrisfuneralhome.com