Obituary of Emmett Washington Bowling

Belleview - Emmett Washington Bowling, 88, died at his residence January 20, 2010. He was born in Leighton, Alabama and moved to this area from Michigan in 1983. He was a tool and die maker in the automotive industry. Mr. Bowling was a member of Belleview United Methodist Church, Elks, Masons, Moose, an Officer in AFL UAW, and served as Chairman of Northwest UAW. He also served as a Belleview City Commissioner and County Commissioner in Gennesee County, MI and City Commissioner in Davison, MI. He enjoyed golfing and dancing. Mr. Bowling is survived by his wife, Lillian Mae Bowling, Belleview; son, Emmett Gerald 'Jerry' Bowling, Westland, MI; daughters, Margaret Lee Derbin, Macomb, MI and Victoria Lutz, Parker, AZ; stepsons, Corwin Wherrett, Ashville, NC and Donald Wherrett, Concord, CA; sisters, Glyniss Blevins, Adrian, MI, Mary Sight, Lindon, MI; brother, J.C. Bowling, Fallwell, CA; 4 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and 19 nieces and nephews.