Garon Ray "Smoky" Bowles's obituary , Passed away on July 7, 2025 in Salem, Virginia

Garon Ray "Smoky" Bowles

April 1, 1983 - July 7, 2025 (42 years old)

Salem, Virginia

Garon Ray "Smoky" Bowles's obituary , Passed away on July 7, 2025 in Salem, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory

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Garon Ray "Smoky" Bowles

April 1, 1983 - July 7, 2025 (42 years old)

Salem, Virginia

Garon Ray Bowles Obituary

The memory of Garon Ray Bowles of Salem, Virginia, who passed away on July 7, 2025 at the age of 42, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Marilyn, Louis Bowles, Betty Hodges and Junior Shively. He is survived by: his parents, Reamona Coffey and James Shively; his children, David Coffey, Steve Hodges, Jason Arthur, Kermit Arthur and Heather Mills; his fiancée Mary Lucado; his siblings, Brittany Shelton (Jake), Sam Coffey, Taylor Coffey and Trevor Sage; his siblings' children, Joshua, Brooklyn, Izzy, Breyden, Ahren, Kinsley and Lainey; his aunts and uncles, Paul Bowles (Missy), Billy Arthur (Thelma), Randy Arthur (Sandra), Laura (Jason), Judy Stone and Trish Tincher; and his cousins, Hannah, Jake, Jodie, Chris, Randy Ray, Brandy Gail, Dakota, Matt, Casey, Nathan and Jamie Hill.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory



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John M. Oakey & Son Chapel
305 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153

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305 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153

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