ONEIDA | Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Aug. 10, at West-Murley Funeral Home in Oneida for former Scott County Commissioner Donnie Bowlin, who died Tuesday. He was 70.
Bowlin represented the 6th District on Scott County Commission from 2018 to 2022. He was also an ETHRA driver and a preacher.
Born Donald Ray Bowlin on April 21, 1956, he was the son of A.J. “Buck” Bowlin and Annette Herald. He was an EMT with the Scott County Ambulance Service, and the first chief of 7th District Volunteer Fire Department. Later, he worked as a driver for the East Tennessee Human Resources Agency.
A member of Macedonia Christian Center, Bowlin was also a preacher and a Sunday school superintendent.
Bowlin was elected to County Commission in 2018, representing the 6th District, which includes Oneida. He served in that capacity until 2022.
Bowlin has two children, Bobby and Terri, and two grandchildren.
Monday’s funeral service will be at 6 p.m. at West-Murley Funeral Home with Randall Duncan officiating. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., and a committal service will be held Tuesday at 12 p.m. at West Cemetery.
