James "Jimmy" Osmond Bowles

James Osmond Bowles was born on November 10, 1932, in his Broken Arrow, Oklahoma home, the beloved son of Charles and Cora Bowles. On February 18, 2025, at the age of 92, he met his Lord and Savior and was joyfully reunited with his sweetheart, Phyllis. Jim's roots were deeply planted in Broken Arrow, where he graduated from Broken Arrow High School in 1950. He found his true love, Phyllis, and they were married on October 25, 1955, at the Broken Arrow Assembly of God church. Together, they built a beautiful life and raised three wonderful children: Janie, Jamey, and Joey. Drafted by the United States Army in 1953, Jim served in the Korean conflict, where he combined his passion for radio and television broadcasting by spinning records and reading news for the Armed Forces Radio Network. Upon returning stateside, he continued his service in the Army reserve for many years. Jim's love for broadcasting was evident in every aspect of his life and he’d often be found holding a microphone or camera. While serving as the voice of Broken Arrow Tiger Sports for KTBA radio, he created a mobile broadcast station in his Buick, allowing him to provide play-by-play commentary from the driver's seat. This was just one of his many interesting duct tape engineering accomplishments. He cherished documenting family moments, ensuring that holidays and trips were recorded, much to the amusement and occasional annoyance of his children. Though usually a quiet man, Jim could talk endlessly about his family or sports when in front of a camera. His vast knowledge of baseball and football, coupled with his 30 years running up and down football fields as a high school referee, brought him many exciting adventures across the state. Those who knew Jim recognized his gentle soul and selflessness. He always put others first, even if he didn't know exactly how to help. As an engineer of sorts, he could fix anything with old wires and duct tape, making things work in his unique way. Jim's laughter was infectious, starting with a grin, followed by a hearty chuckle and a shake of his head. He loved slapstick comedies, especially those in the Vacation, Airplane, and Naked Gun franchises, and enjoyed watching and laughing with his family. You would have never known that he was a million miles from a million dollars, because he was a giver at heart. Jim expressed his love through acts of kindness, surprise gifts, and always remembering what people wanted. He was many things: a husband, dad, grandad, brother, veteran, broadcast engineer, play-by-play announcer, referee, friend, but above all, he was faithful. Faithful in his giving and serving in his church, faithful to his bride, and faithful in showing love to those around him. The world was a better place with Jim in it. His little wave goodbye will be dearly missed, but we look forward to the day when we will see his wave hello once again. Jim is survived by: His Children: Janie Royse and husband, Kent of Bedford, Texas Jamey Bowles and wife, Lisa of Duncan, Oklahoma Joey Bowles and wife, Gentry of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Siblings: William Bowles of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Gloria Hail and husband, Don of Tulsa, Oklahoma Charles Bowles and wife, Betty of Broken Arrow Grandchildren: Chelsea Royse, Corey Royse, Kaila (Alex) Goode, Darian Bowles, Jamison Bowles, Jaxon Bowles Great-Grandchildren: Lucas Goode, Lyra Goode Many Nieces and Nephews He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Phyllis Bowles.

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James "Jimmy" Osmond Bowles

November 10, 1932 - February 18, 2025