Gary Fowler, 63, of Fitzgerald, Georgia died Friday, January 8, 2016, at Medical Center, Navicent Health in Macon, Georgia.
Funeral services will be held 2 PM, Friday, January 15, 2016, at The Paulk Funeral Home in Fitzgerald, with the Rev. Steve Freeman officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7-9 Thursday evening. Graveside services will be held 1 PM (CST), Saturday, January 16, 2016, at Jellico Community Cemetery in Houston County, Alabama, with the Rev. Jerry Glover officiating.
Mr. Fowler was born November 1, 1952, in Houston County, Alabama, to Betty Woodham Fowler and the late J T Fowler. He was a graduate of Wicksburg High School and earned a Bachelors degree in Business from Troy State University. Mr. Fowler served as the distribution manager for Delta Galil, having worked in the industry for over 25 years. He moved to Fitzgerald in the early 90s from Milton, Florida. Mr. Fowler enjoyed his work and his co-workers but his favorite pastime was spending time with his children and family. A member of First Baptist Church, he attended New Prospect Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Paulette Dopson Fowler of Fitzgerald; his children: Shawn & Chandra Fowler of Hapeville, Heather Fowler, Destiny Young, and Garyson Fowler, all of Fitzgerald; grandchildren: J.T. Burnette, Devin Kite, Rowan Fowler, and Pierce Fowler; his mother, Betty Woodham Fowler of Jellico, Alabama; and a sister, Marilyn & Mike Jenkins of Slocomb, Alabama. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Steven Lamar Fowler.