Shug was born May 2, 1941 in Loraine, Texas to Ben and Lela Bowlin. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Patricia Bowlin; by his son Kevin Bowlin, his wife Kim, and their sons Brannon and Britt; by son Kendall Bowlin, his wife Erika and their children Megan, Cole, Luke and Sadie; by a very special father-in-law, Rush (Pap) Neff; by brother Fred Bowlin and his wife Barbara; and brother Delmas Bowlin and his wife Betty; and by many other relatives and great friends who will miss him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Ben and Lela Bowlin.
Shug worked for Texas Electric for 40 years before retiring in 2000. He was a member of the Sweetwater Jaycees for many years where he served as president and organized the Rattlesnake Roundup. He loved to fish and hunt, especially with his sons. He refereed high school and college football for 20 years. He loved people and never met a stranger. He always had a great attitude on life and was always cheerful and happy. He was a devoted husband, dad and granddad.
He will be very much missed by all that knew him.
Visitation will be Friday, 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Kiker-Seale funeral home. Graveside services will be held on Saturday at 10:00 am at Colorado City Cemetery.
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