Gerald Dewayne Bowlin, my best friend and partner in life gained his heavenly wings on July 9th ,2026 at the age of 72.

Gerald was born on October 1, 1953 to Orville and Ina Mea (Huff) Bowlin in Snyder, Texas. Snyder was where Gerald was raised along with his siblings, Robert, Joan, and Joyce. He graduated from Snyder High School.

Gerald married Sharon Dever on May 3, 1974. To this union 4 children were born. Jenny, Shanda, Alicia, and Trey. In 1977, Gerald joined the marine Corp and he served 4 years. In that time he earned a Good Conduct Medal, a National Defense Medal, and a Rifle Sharp Shooter Badge. After serving in the military, Gerald moved to California and lived there for several years working in a wide variety of jobs that took him all across the world. Later in life he moved to Altus, OK and worked at Altus Air Force Base as a mechanic on the C-17 planes, while in Altus, he met and married Kathy Smith. After retiring, due to health reasons, they moved to Leedey, OK to make their home. Gerald loved and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and had a very caring heart and soul. He would go out of his way to help anyone in need. He will be truly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Robert and his wife Sue along with Terri, his niece, his sister Joyce, a daughter-in-law, Lisa Bowlin, and grandson Billy Bowlin.

Gerald is survived by his wife of the home, Kathy. His children, Jenny and Jerry Hess and their children of Florida. Shanda and Robert Ayala and their children of Snyder, Tx. Alicia and Adam Webster of Snyder, TX. Trey and Stephanie Bowlin and their children of Colorado City, Tx. Stepchildren, Patricia and Micah Clinesmith and their children of Leedey, OK. Noe and Shelby Sandoval and their children of Sayre, OK. Vincent Sandoval and his children of Sayre, OK. Antonio Sandoval and his son of Brownsville, MN. and Samuel Sandoval and his children of Leedey, OK. His sister, Joan and Clyde Foster and their children of Bandera, TX. He is also survived by 38 grandchildren and his many special cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A special thank you to Dr. Dawod, Dr. Mack, and Dr. Banks. And a very special thank you to the very loving and caring people at Comforting Hands Hospice. Because of their care, Gerald's wish to be at home during his illness was possible. God bless each and everyone for their tender care.

A family memorial service will be held a later date.