Robert C. Fowler

Mr. Robert C. Fowler, age 72, of Newborn passed away Friday, May 15, 2015 at Piedmont Hospital, following an extended illness.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2015 in the Chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery.   Rev. Danny Sorrells will officiate.  The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Sunday, May 17, 2015 at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.

Mr. Fowler was born August 18, 1942 to the late Herbert Cecil & Jewell Pearl Fowler in Tucker, Georgia and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Newborn.  He was a Certified Master Plumber for Georgia and 5 surrounding states.  Mr. Fowler graduated from Tucker High School where he was a member of F.F.A., Key Club Vice President, played football for 4 years serving as captain his Senior Year, and was a member of the basketball, baseball & track teams.  He coached Little League Football and Baseball for 15 years and Girls Softball for 3 years.  He served on the Gwinnett County Board of Adjustments and Appeals for 9 years and was Chairman for 5 of those years.

Mr. Fowler is survived by his wife of 15 years, Betsy Fowler; sons & daughters-in-law, Tony & Della Fowler of Union Point, Chet & Lori Fowler of Loganville, and Doug & Karen Fowler of Auburn; step-son & wife, Scott & Cristy Thomas of Adams, Tennessee; step-daughter & husband, Brooke & David England of Flowery Branch; 15 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; sisters, Linda Adams of Sharpsburg and Joan Davenport of Newnan; and several nieces & nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shiloh Baptist Church Building Fund, 9595 GA-142, Newborn, GA 30056, (706) 468-2606.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, 4121 Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch, Georgia  30542 is in charge of arrangements.  Send on-line condolences towww.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.