Oswald D. Bowlin, age 88, of Lubbock, passed away on October 20, 2016. He was born in Amarillo, TX, on October 8, 1928 to the late Sarah Elnie Beck and Oswald Leon Bowlin. He graduated from the University of Illinois earning his PhD. Don was married to Caroline Hedgepeth, recently celebrating their 63rd anniversary.
Oswald had a successful career in education, as a college professor of finance at Texas Tech University, Kansas State University and Penn State University. Don had a passion for golf, bowling, baseball, playing dominoes and 42.
Don is survived by his wife, Caroline H. Bowlin; sons, David Alan Bowlin, John Michael Bowlin; daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Barker; grandchildren, John David Bowlin, John Michael Bowlin, William Warren Bowlin, Travis Wade Barker, Lauren Michelle Stepp and Rachel Elizabeth Barker; 5 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Online condolences may be made at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com. Arrangements under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home & Memorial Park, Lubbock, TX.
