MONTEZUMA, GA - Mr. George Fowler, 89, of Montezuma, Ga passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at his residence.Funeral Services will be held Oct. 14, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.at First Baptist Church in Montezuma. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service. Burial will follow at the Bertha Dozier Memorial Park.
George was born on January 17, 1927 to the late Ernest W. Fowler and Gussie S. Fowler.He was a life-long resident of Macon County and World War II veteran.He retired from American General and National Life Insurance Company and also retired from the National Weather Bureau after 50 years of service. George was a member of First Baptist Church where he also served as deacon and taught Sunday school for over 20 years.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Louise H. Fowler and his siblings, Eian Fowler, Sr., Jennie Price, Lena Parker, and Ernest "Baby" Fowler.
He is survived by his children, Deloris Cross (Glenn) of Montezuma, GA., Clara Sandefur (Ed) of Elko, GA, and David Fowler (Christy) of Florence, KY; six grandchildren; Julie Anne Jones (Chris), Leigh Mosteller (Tripp), William Sandefur (Coby), Melanie Buckner (Josh), Brian Fowler (Amanda) and Cory Fowler (Baylie); and seven great grandchildren.
Friends may make memorial contributions to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 357, Montezuma, Georgia, or the Heart of Georgia Hospice,103 Westridge Dr. Warner Robins, Georgia 478-953-5161. Friends and family may view and sign the guestbook at w.watsonmathewsfuneralhome.com.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.