Charles E. "Charlie" Bowles, 64 of Tuscola, IL passed away at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Mattoon Rehab & Health Care Center, Mattoon, IL.

Celebration of Life Services and Military Rites will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at the Tuscola United Church of Christ, 114 East Pembroke, Tuscola, IL. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, Tuscola, IL is in charge of the arrangements.

Charlie was born on May 30, 1953 in Tuscola, IL, the son of Thomas E. and Laura Mogene Dallas Bowles.

Survivors include his son: Kyle Bowles of Arkadelphia, AR, daughter: Nichole Colyer of Springfield, IL, his siblings: Larry Bowles of Springfield, IL Joyce Hall of Leroy, IL and Mike (Lorri) Bowles of Bethany, IL, nieces and nephews: Jason (Carrie) Hall, Jamie (Eric) Whitlock, Jared Hall, Jennifer King and Crystal Bowles, 6 great-nieces and 4 great-nephews, several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Tuscola United Church of Christ

Charlie served his country in the US Air Force. He formerly worked as a meat cutter for Eisner Grocery Store for several years. He then worked at Cabot and drove a truck for Carso's.

Online condolences may be shared via hilligossshraderfh.com