Obituary of William Boyd Bowling

William "Hoppy" Boyd Bowling, "Bill", 62, of Palmetto FL a born again Christian went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Saturday November 23, 2013. Celebration of life will be held Tuesday, November 26 at 5 p.m. at Faith Life Church, Sarasota FL. He is preceded in death by his parents Nick Lee and Mary Eloise Bowling and brother, Robert. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Sharron, of 25 years, whom he adored and didn't want to leave behind; his daughter Nicol Kaufman (Mike) of Louisville, KY; 3 step children - Sandy Osgood, Tammy Trace (Keith) and Debbie Blanco (Rick); 9 grandchildren - Amy, Jessica, Tiffany, Ricky, Lyle, Stephen, Nathan, Cole and Ian; 5 great-grandchildren Michael, Dennis, Damian, Stephen and Lucas; 5 brothers and sisters - Paul (Shannon), Nick (Opal), Laura, Samantha (Bill) and Jenny; and many nieces and nephews. Bill was an avid golfer and great friend to many. Most of all he was the best husband in the whole world. He will be truly missed by all here on earth until we meet him again in heaven. Arrangements by Griffith-Cline Funeral Home. www.GriffithCline.com