Attica - Carl J. Bowles, age 82, died 9:50 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2016 in Woodland Manor Nursing Home, Attica, following a period of failing health. He had resided in Bowman Estates, Danville, IL the past few years, before moving to Woodland Manor recently. Carl was born in Newtown, February 10, 1934, son of the late Woodford 'Woody' and Martha Diehl Bowles.

Carl was a member a lifetime member of the Newtown Community Church and a 1953 graduate of Richland Township High School. He graduated from Indiana Business College in 1955. He had owned and operated several lounges in the Indianapolis - Lafayette areas, and retired from the State of Indiana, Department of Public Welfare in 1996, moving back to the Newtown area. He served 20 years with the Indiana National Guard and was a member of the Attica Eagles.

Carl's quick wit, sense of humor and genuine smile endeared him to all.

Carl is survived by two brothers: Charles 'Ben' (Mary) Bowles and Robert 'Bob' (companion Marilyn Billingsley) Bowles, both of Attica. Also several nieces and nephews survive. Carl was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Lance Bowles.

Carl's desire is for a memorial service to be held 1:00 p.m. Sunday, May 15 at the Newtown Community Church, with Pastor Mike Parks officiating he will be inurned in Newtown Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Newtown Community Church or Newtown Cemetery. Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate is handling his arrangements. Visit us online at www.familyandfriendsfh.com to share a memory or leave a condolence.