Thomas “Jerry” Fowler, Sr., 59, passed away on August 9, 2010. Jerry was born on September 29, 1950 and lived in DeRidder his entire life. He was employed as a logger for the past 40 years. He was loved by a host of family and friends. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Vickie Fowler; his son, Tommy and wife Tosha Fowler; daughter, Kathy Beverly and husband David Gregory; and four grandchildren, Cory, Katie and Kacie Gregory and Emily J. Fowler, all of DeRidder. He is also survived by 3 sisters, Patsy Smith of Rosepine, Elaine Enlow of Fort Worth, Texas; and Dorothy Chapman of Merryville. Visitation will be at Ludington Baptist Church in DeRidder on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral service will take place at Ludington Baptist Church in DeRidder on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Lonnie Cleveland officiating with visitation beginning at 8:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be at Cooper Cemetery in Pickering, Louisiana. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneral.com.