Born on October 24, 1947 in Catawba County, NC he was the son of Evaleene Lehmons Fowler and the late Clyde Elmer Fowler. Bobby served in the US Army during the Vietnam War in 1969 and was the 101st Airborne Division. He was part owner of the family owned hosiery business and then retired from Verizon Wireless. He was also a former DJ; he loved deer hunting and fishing with his son. He also loved going to Newton-Conover High football games.
In addition to his mother he is survived by his son, Eric (Beth) Fowler; grandson, David Shore; sister, Barbara McLawhorn; nephews, Brad, David and Brian McLawhorn; and a niece Emmi McLawhorn.
Celebration of Life Service will be held at First United Methodist Church Newton at 2pm on Saturday, April 10, 2021 with Reverend Josh Sherfey officiating.
A gathering of friends will follow service at the Church.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.willisreynoldsfh.com.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
The Fowler family is under the care of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home & Crematory in Newton.