Marion Dwayne Bowles

Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford Marion Dwayne Bowles, 72, of Oxford passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital North Mississippi. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. at Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford. The funeral service celebrating his life will occur immediately following the visitation, beginning at 12:00 P.M. in the chapel of Coleman Funeral Home with Bro. Kenneth Bishop and Bro. Rich Dilling officiating. Marion was welcomed into this world on November 14, 1952 , in Oxford, Mississippi as one of the four children born to the late John Hubert Bowles and Gladys Miller Bowles. He was a dedicated member and usher at Springdale Free Will Baptist Church. He dedicated his life to being a mechanic, putting in long hours every day to support his loved ones. Marion also served as the head of the Denmark Water Association, which gave him a sense of pride in working for the community he cared about. Social media was his platform for sharing knowledge and insight; he genuinely enjoyed 'educating' people on Facebook. He was always truthful, guiding people with honesty, and if someone sought his opinion, they could be sure they would get the unvarnished truth, whether they were ready to hear it or not. He was also very fond of Ole Miss, but particularly when they played Alabama In football. His heart always melted for boxers and bulldogs, reflecting his caring nature. He would go above and beyond for his grandchildren, showing his deep love for them, especially when it involved rescuing animals in need. In his younger days, he cherished moments spent hunting and fishing outdoors, connecting with nature. He had a passion for shooting pool and fondly reminisced about his time working at Purvis Pool Hall. Marion practiced taekwondo and earned a red belt, a testament to his dedication and discipline. Marion leaves behind a loving family to continue walking down the path of life in his absence: beloved wife, Martha Moore Bowles of Oxford, Mississippi; three daughters: Tabetha Gedeon of Wakefield, Rhode Island; Tassi Hendricks (Henry Dale) of Oxford, Mississippi; Rachel Cox and her husband Mark of Oxford, Mississippi; two sisters: Edith Dooley and her husband Charles of Oxford, Mississippi; Ruby Baker of Oxford, Mississippi; ; fourteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. The loved ones whom departed from this life before Marion includes his parents, John Hubert Bowles and Gladys Miller Bowles; one son, Timothy Bowles; one brother, Cleveland Bowles; one grandchild and one great grandchild. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations In honor of Marion be made to the Make A Wish Foundation (https://secure2.wish.org), or the Muscular Dystrophy Association (https://www.mda.org). Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford staff is honored to serve the family during this challenging season of life. Online condolences may be left on his Tribute Wall at www.colemanfuneralhomeox.com

Marion Dwayne Bowles

November 14, 1952 - April 10, 2025

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