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Jimmy Lee Fowler: Tabor City

1943 – 2020

     Jimmy Lee Fowler of Tabor City died Friday Aug. 7, in Burnsville. He was 77.

     Born in Marion County, he was the son of the late Sam Hartford Fowler and Alma Virginia Avant Fowler.

     He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

     He is survived by one son, James Christopher Fowler and wife Wendy of Tabor City; two brothers, Eddie Fowler of Aberdeen and Graylan Fowler of Tabor City; one sister, Tammy Fowler of Tabor City; and two grandchildren, Delayne Fowler and Haley Fowler.

     In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Turbeville Fowler; and two brothers, Jerry Fowler and David Earl Fowler.

     Visitation was planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, in Inman Ward Funeral Home & Crematory.

     Funeral services were planned for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, in Gapway Baptist Church, burial following in Gapway Cemetery, Tabor City.

     In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Gapway Baptist Church 939 Gapway Church Rd. Tabor City, NC 28463

     A guest register is available here.