James Olen Bowling Obituary

In loving memory of James Olen Bowling (Mena, Arkansas), born in Octavia, Oklahoma, who departed this world on June 7, 2025 at the age of 89. James Olen leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping James Olen's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lawson D. Bowling and Beatrice Blackwell Bowling; and his brother Duane Bowling. He is survived by: his wife Amadene Bowling; his daughter Jamie Williams (Charles) of Hatfield, Arkansas; his granddaughters, Ashleigh Shepherd (Cody) of Crosses and Charlie Flaspohler (Dustin) of Greenwood, Arkansas; and his great grandchildren, Cash, Tillie, Stetson Shepherd and Augustus Flaspohler.