Thomas "Tom" Wayne Bowles

THOMAS WAYNE “TOM” BOWLES, 74, of Perryville, Missouri, formerly of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 5:52 pm, Thursday, August 21, 2025 surrounded by his entire family at his home.

He was born to the late Warren G. and Anna (nee McCreary) Bowles, Sr. on January 17, 1951 in Shawneetown, Illinois.

Tom married Christine Heires on September 17, 1977 in Chester, Illinois; she survives.

He was a Correctional Lieutenant at Menard Correctional Center for 32 years.

Tom was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Perryville, Missouri. He enjoyed building furniture, woodworking and watching sports.

Survivors:

   Wife: 

        Christine Bowles Perryville, MO

   3 Daughters: 

        Amy (Scott) Wunderlich Chester, IL

        April (Jordan) Gremmels Chester, IL

        Adrienne Baker Chester, IL

   2 Siblings: 

        Warren Bowles, Jr. Chester, IL

        Nancy Bowles Perryville, MO

   7 Grandchildren: 

        Brenna Astin, Bralynn Astin, Aubry Bowles, Adaya Wunderlich, Amara Wunderlich, Justice Baker and Uriah Gremmels

   Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by: Parents and 1 Brother – Dennis Bowles

Funeral Service: 

   11:00 am, Tuesday, August 26, 2025

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating: 

   Rev. Dr. Mike Friesz

Interment: 

   St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery

   Chester, Illinois

Visitation: 

   Monday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

   Tuesday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials: 

   Calvary Baptist Church

   326 N Walnut St.

   Perryville, MO 63775