Hurt……Harold Lee Bowling, age 91 of Hurt passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026 at his residence.

Born September 26, 1934 in Nottoway County, he was a son of the late Herbert Lee Bowling and Eleanor Akers Bowling.  He was predeceased by his wife, Gladys Arthur Bowling; a daughter, Linda Laney and husband, Jim Laney, Sr.; and a son, Larry Bowling.  Mr. Bowling was a member of Blue Ridge Community Church.  He worked at Burlington Mills and Altavista Post Office.  He loved to walk no matter the weather; and enjoyed meeting people at English Park and spending time with his family.

He is survived by one daughter, Tamara Adams and husband, Bart of Altavista; one son, Terry Bowling and wife, Sue of Hurt; one brother, Richard Bowling of Chatham; one sister, Doris Clark and husband, Skippy of Vinton; nine grandchildren, Ashley Moreland and husband, Jeremy, Amber Reid and husband, David, Joshua Bowling and wife, Ashley, Jesse Bowling and wife, Bekah, Wayne Shortt III, Dylan Shortt, Jim Laney, Jr. and wife, Mary Beth, Jennifer Fogle and husband, Jace and Jodi Dowdy; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Rev. Brady Willis.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or to New Prospect Baptist Church, P.O. Box 547 Hurt, VA 24563

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.