Melvin "Jerry" Bowles, 78, of Nebo, KY passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Owensboro Regional Health.

He was born on June 27, 1943, in Madisonville, KY to the late Birdie Mae Sanderfur Bowles and Otho Bowles. He was the owner/operator of PeeWee Bait and Tackle. Jerry was a coal miner for many years and went by the nickname "Honeybee". His true passion was working and helping others.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Beth Bowles; brothers, Wallace Lee Bowles and Daris Wayne Bowles.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Vincent Bowles; son, Chris (Shannon) Bowles of Manitou, KY; stepchildren, Don Mason of Chicago, IL and Sherry and Mike O'Hagan of Westchester, IL; grandson, Cash Bowles; step-grandchildren, Michael Jr. and Jennifer O'Hagan; nieces, Debbie Bowles and Diane Ipock, both of Madisonville; nephew, Ricky Bowles of Dawson Springs, KY; and many cousins.

There will be no services. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville was entrusted with care.