Willie Fowler

Willie Bethel Fowler, 68, of Hilliard, Florida passed away May 16, 2013 after an extended illness.  He was born in Conway, South Carolina November 2, 1944 to the late Henry Bethel Fowler and Clara Benson Fowler .  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Boulougne.

He is survived by his wife:  Linda Fowler; 8-children:  Willie (Patricia) Fowler, Jr., Billy Fowler, Sammy Ray (Melissa) Fowler, Junior Fowler,  Ronald Andy Jackson, Wendy Fowler,  Melissa (Shawn) Moore, Jeanne (Thomas) Clark; 3-Brothers:  James Fowler, Bobby (Diane) Fowler, Billy Fowler; 2-Sisters:  Ruthie Mae Beur, Irene (Mike) Murphy; 16-Grandchildren; 4-Great Grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by a daughter:  Susan Marie Hartman.

The family will receive friends Sunday, May 19 at Shepard Funeral Home from 6-8 PM.  Funeral services will be held Monday, May 20 at 11:00 Am at the First Baptist Church of Boulougne.  Burial will be held in Pigeon Creek Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardfh.com .  Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard Funeral Home in Folkston, Georgia.