Curtis Brown Bowles, Sr., age 74,  of Covington, died Friday, April 24, 2026, at his residence.

He was born June 8, 1951, in Alleghany County, to his mother and father, the late Noah Brown Bowles, Sr. and Evelyn Ward Bowles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Noah Brown Bowles, Jr.; one sister, Shirley Law; and one nephew, Richard Law.

Curtis had a real passion for Ford Mustangs and loved working on cars. He was happiest outdoors and truly enjoyed the simple things in life. Above all, he cherished spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also had a wide circle of friends who shared his love of cars, and many happy hours were spent together in the garage working on projects and swapping stories.

Surviving to mourn his loss are three children, Jenny (Greg) Taylor, Curtis Bowles, Jr., Shelly Fridley all of Covington; ten grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; a lifelong companion, Sharon Kirk; his very good friend, Billy Craft; numerous nieces and nephews and many other family members.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 2:00PM in the chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Gillilland officiating.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 6-7PM at Arritt Funeral Home.

Interment will be on Friday following the funeral at the Lonestar Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Tyler Canterbury, Austin Parr, Dakota Parr, Conner Parr, Billy Craft, Lonnie Givens, Tyler Griffith, Jamie Griffith.

Arritt Funeral Home has been entrusted with Mr. Bowles arrangements.

Friends wishing to send tributes online to the family may do so at arrittfuneralhome.com.