James Brian Bowling of Knoxville, TN, formally of Leslie County, was born April 04, 1977 in Hyden, Kentucky to the union of Loma Spears Bowling and the late Curtis Bowling. He departed this life on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at his residence at the age of 36 years, 02 months and 18 days. Brian enjoyed music, football, camping and spending time with his friends. He is preceded in death by: Paternal Grandfather: Hubert Bowling; Paternal Grandmother: Jean Day; Maternal Grandparents: James & Mary Spears; Father: Curtis Bowling. James Brian Bowling leaves surviving the following relatives: His mother: Loma Bowling of Knoxville, TN; step-paternal grandmother: Loretta Bowling of Wooton, KY; A host of other family and friends also survive. The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home. Graveside services at 4:00 P.M. - Wednesday at the Brewer Cemetery at Wooton, KY. Burial will follow in the Brewer Cemetery at Wooton, KY.