Robert Pope Bowling III

Robert Pope Bowling, III, born on December 30, 1930 on his parents farm in Wicomico, Maryland and passed away on January 25, 2023 at his home in La Plata at the age of 92. The son of the late Robert Pope Bowling, Jr., and Catherine Swann Bowling. His first wife was Patsy Davis Bowling of Nanjemoy. He later married Jeuleene Scott Perry and together they enjoy a full life of love, travel and lasting memories for over 47 years until she passed away in 2019. Predeceased siblings: Marionette B. Changes, Helen B. Sullivan, James W. Bowling, Welford B. Bowling and Norma Lee Bowling. Predeceased by Karen Perry Anton, step-daughter and granddaughter, Sarah Jean Bowling. He is survived by his children, Dave (Staci) Bowling, Bryantown, Patty Kendrick, Florida and Fred Bowling, Faulkner and step-son Charles (Chuck) Perry Nanjemoy. Grandchildren, Michelle Bowen, Carrie Lopacinski, Heather Hughes, Katie Gale, Nikki Monczewski, Kala Bowling and Robbie Bowling and nine great-grandchildren, special family friend, Brenda and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. He was raised on his father’s tobacco farm surrounding Trinity Episcopal Church, and he attended La Plata School, Towson State Teachers College and George Washington University. He was an educator for over 35 years starting at the Hughesville School, Lackey School, La Plata School, Milton M. Somers Middle School, and was the first principal of the Vocational Technical Center in Pomfret. He also taught at White Marsh Elementary School in St. Mary’s County. He later became principal at Holladay School in Holladay, Tennessee where he retired in 1995. He was the first president of the teachers Education Association of Charles County. He often spoke of his mentor; Professor Milton M. Somers, as being his biggest advocate and for helping him achieve his educational goals. His best buddy was Jack Davis of La Plata with whom he shared countless hours of friendship and flying experiences. In recent years, he enjoyed the company of his cousin, Calvin Bowling, who visited him on a regular basis. He attended the Dentsville/La Plata United Methodist Church until 1971, at which time he moved away. He played baseball for the Hughesville-Bryantown Baseball team and was on the Towson College baseball and soccer teams. His biggest joy was when he obtained his pilots license at the Pomonkey Airport and was able to fly his airplane on the family farm. His biggest disappointment was watching his family farm turn into a housing development. Even though he lost an eye when he was eight years old due to a Cowboy-Indian B-B gun shootout with his brother Jim, he never let that hinder his ambitions or lifestyle. He had a great love for his students and for helping his students gain a higher education so they would have a better chance of achieving their life ambitions. A strong and determined man, who lived life to the fullest, he will be greatly missed by friends and family. A visitation will be held on Friday, February 3, 2023 from 10AM until time of service at 12Noon at the Raymond Funeral Service, P.A., 5635 Washington Avenue, La Plata, Maryland 20646 with the Reverend Dr. Susan Boehl officiating. Interment to follow at the La Plata United Methodist Church Dentsville, East Charles Street, La Plata, Maryland 20646. Memorial contributions may be made to the La Plata United Methodist Church Scholarship, 3 Port Tobacco Road, La Plata, Maryland 20646.

Robert Pope Bowling III

December 30, 1930 - January 25, 2023