Bowling, David Edward age 37 of Minneapolis, passed away October 11, 2021. Born on February 13, 1984, he will be remembered as a beloved son, husband, father, brother, grandson, cousin, and friend. David was educated in the Minneapolis Public School system and graduated from Minneapolis North Community High School in 2002 where he played basketball and golf. In the Fall 2002, David attended Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia. David married his wife Alexa on April 12, 2013 and loved her dearly. His pride and joy were his two children Gabriella and Jaden. He was a devoted husband and loved everything about being a father. In September 2016, David and his family moved back to Minneapolis. Shortly thereafter, he joined the YMCA of the North and was promoted multiple times within his short four-year tenure. In his last position he served as the Engagement Director of the St. Paul Eastside YMCA. David also served as a basketball official (referee) for the Twin Cities Metropolitan & Greater Minnesota area. David truly lived! He loved to travel and enjoyed traveling across the United States along with international travel as well. David's infectious smile, laugh and raspy voice will be truly missed. His spirit was loud. He was vibrant, joyful and kind. He was ALWAYS the life of the party and knew how to make himself and everyone around him have a good time. David was preceded in death by his loving paternal grandmother Dianne Marie Bowling, Aunt Marion and Uncles Lunsford Jr. and Ira Bowling. David leaves to cherish his memories with his loving wife, Alexa, daughter, Gabriella and son, Jaden. His devoted mother, Elisa Rucker, Father Guy Bowling, Brothers, Malcom Lawson, Blake and Jerrett Williams, Sister, Averi Bowing, Maternal Grandparents Harvey & Sharon Rucker and Bonus Mom, Wendy Sullivan; plus a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends, both personal and professional. A public visitation will be held Friday, November 5, 2021 from 5-8 p.m. at Estes Funeral Chapel, 2201 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411.

Published on October 31, 2021