Donald Alvin Bowlin, 68, of 113 Abbotsford Drive, husband of Mary Matteson Bowlin, died Friday, March 03, 2006 at his residence. Born in Kingsport, TN., he was the son of the late James Roscoe Bowlin and Annie Elizabeth Kneffel Deason. Mr. Bowlin was retired from Michelin Tire Company and attended Simpsonville Church of God. He was a United States Army Veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Sharon Lee of Simpsonville, Cindy Forestiera of Milton, DE.; three step-daughters, Cecelia Hipps of Pelzer, Nan Huskamp and Gina Ginn both of Simpsonville; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Simpsonville Church of God, 130 Stokes Road, Simpsonville, SC 29681. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, March 06, 2006 at 3:00 PM at Simpsonville Church of God. Visitation will be held prior to the services from 2:00 until 2:45 at the church. Burial will follow in Greenville Memorial Gardens. The family will be at the residence.

Donald Alvin Bowlin, 68, of 113 Abbotsford Drive, husband of Mary Matteson Bowlin, died Friday, March 03, 2006 at his residence. Born in Kingsport, TN., he was the son of the late James Roscoe Bowlin and Annie Elizabeth Kneffel Deason. Mr. Bowlin was retired from Michelin Tire Company and attended Simpsonville Church of God. He was a United States Army Veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Sharon Lee of Simpsonville, Cindy Forestiera of Milton, DE.; three step-daughters, Cecelia Hipps of Pelzer, Nan Huskamp and Gina Ginn both of Simpsonville; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Simpsonville Church of God, 130 Stokes Road, Simpsonville, SC 29681. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, March 06, 2006 at 3:00 PM at Simpsonville Church of God. Visitation will be held prior to the services from 2:00 until 2:45 at the church. Burial will follow in Greenville Memorial Gardens. The family will be at the residence. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.