Del Fowler, age 54, of Forest City, NC, died Sunday, October 20, 2013 at his residence.
Born December 27, 1958 in Greenville County, SC, he was a son of the late Danny Delano Fowler, Sr. and Geraleen Norton Fowler. He was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1977 and played trumpet in the high school band. He was a carpet installer most of his life and also worked in textiles. Del was a member of the First Baptist Church of Spindale and was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan, enjoyed golfing and watching NASCAR.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Kennedy.
Survivors include his wife, Denise Ward Fowler; two step-daughters, Amber Stroud and husband, Chad of Forest City and Amanda Wingo and husband, Neil of Mooresboro; step-son, Cecil Gamble of Forest City; brother, Joel Fowler and wife, Deanna of Forest City; seven grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Andy Evans and Reverend Rick Owens officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1251 US Highway 221A, Forest City, 28043 to help defray funeral costs.
