Friday, July 31, 2009

Lathaniel Fowler, Sr.

Lathaniel Fowler, Sr. 74 passed away on July 28, 2009 at his home in Rock Island, OK following a lengthy illness. Lathaniel was born on January 28, 1935 in Fort Smith, AR to Robert L. & Charlcie (Wade) Fowler. He was a member of Pocola Christian Fellowship, a graduate of Fort Smith High School, an Air Force veteran and a retired Civil Service employee. His parents preceded him in death. Lathaniel is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Shirley (Muncy) Fowler of the home; 2 daughters & sons in law, Lisa & D.A. Myers III of Butler, MO and Gayla S. & Roger Blair of Rock Island, OK; a son, Lathaniel Fowler Jr. of Rock Island, OK; a grandson & his wife, Troy & Maria Greenwell of Belton, MO; 2 granddaughters & their husbands, Trisha & Jerald Ferguson of Belton, MO & Sebrina & Billy Park of Sasebo, Japan; 11 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Wilson W. Fowler of Rock Island, OK and Robert R. Fowler of Fort Smith, AR; a sister and brother in law, Iris & Davey Lee Sumners of Fort Smith, AR; numerous other relatives & loved ones and many beloved friends. Funeral services for Lathaniel were held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 1, 2009 at Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola, OK with the Reverend Eldon Burnett officiating. Interment followed the services in Mt. Cemetery, Hackett, AR with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Pocola. Pallbearers were Jim Holt, Bob Pyatt, Brent Pyatt, & David Holt.

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