James Fowler

James Elmer Fowler, 85, of Spartanburg, SC, died Thursday, May 10, 2018, at Eden Terrace-Spartanburg. Born August 10, 1932, in Pauline, SC, he was the last surviving member of his immediate family, a son of the late Saul F. and Virginia Smith Fowler. A graduate of Wofford College and U. S. Navy veteran of the Korean War he served in Navy Navigation. Mr. Fowler retired as Senior Research Physicist from Milliken & Company after 36 years of service. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, the Fellowship Sunday School Class, and was a volunteer for Mobile Meals, Adult Education, and Habitat for Humanity. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Martha Reeves Fowler of the home; children, James Reeves Fowler of Pauline, SC, Michael John Fowler of Spartanburg, SC, and Mary Fowler Fingerlin (Martin) of Lexington, SC; as well as grandchildren, Grayson and Gabe. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Marvin Fowler and Cecil Fowler; and sister, Mildred Fowler Phillips. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 13, 2018, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1300 Fernwood-Glendale Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29307, by The Rev. Joanne Hull. Visitation will follow at the graveside. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mobile Meals Service, PO Box 461, Spartanburg, SC 29304; or Interim Hospice, 16 Hyland Road, Greenville, SC 29615. The family is at the home of Martha Fowler. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James E. Fowler please visit our Sympathy Store.