Luther Fowler's Obituary
The funeral service for Luther Fowler, 74, of Lufkin will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Long Chapel CME Church, 514 Lining St, Lufkin. Burial will follow in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Colonial Mortuary Chapel, 1600 Sayers Street, Lufkin, Texas.
.Luther Fowler, was born on November 13, 1950, in Wiergate, Texas, to the late Freddie Ben and Corine Fowler.
He graduated from Wiergate High School, where he played football and the clarinet in the band. He also received his auto mechanic license from a Technical College in Houston, Texas. Luther had been employed with Southland Paper Mill for 29 years, and Lufkin Industries from which he retired after 10 years. After retirement, he worked for five years for the City of Lufkin until his death. He was a faithful Memorial Chapel CME Church member, serving as chairman of the Trustee Board, Usher President, Member of the Steward Board, and Senior Choir. He also served as a member and officer of the Southeast 8th Episcopal District Annual Conference Usher Board.
He was determined to live his life to the fullest, and he did just that. He loved a good cigar, detailing his vehicles, vacationing with his family, grilling and barbequing, frying fish for the family reunion, and spoiling his two granddaughters. He was multi-talented as a landscaper, home builder, and auto mechanic, and loved the latest electronics. He was so willing to help anyone, he was just that kind of a man.
On January 30, 2025, at the age of 74, Luther Fowler made his transition from this earthly life in Lufkin, Texas.
Preceded in death by: His parents, Freddie Ben and Corine Fowler; Brother, Ralph Fowler.
Leaving to cherish in their hearts and memories: His loving wife of 50 years, Sandra Fowler of Lufkin, Texas; Daughters, Dr. Rhonda Fowler of College Station, Texas, and Sonya Fowler of Houston, Texas; Grandchildren, Kennedi and Kyleigh Fowler of Houston, Texas; Sister, Doris Allen of Denton, Texas and brother, Lewis "Shank" Fowler of Lufkin, Texas; Sisters-in-law, Diana Fowler of Pahrump NV., Lois Stubblefield, Betty Jenkins, and Esther Price (Howard) of Lufkin, Texas; Brother-in-law, Charles (Shari) of La Porte, Texas, and a wealth of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends; Special friends, Kalvin Buckley, Leon Bagley, Calvin Richards, Gene Johnson, J. W. and Gene Byars, Charles and Joann Montes, Richard and Carol Riley, Lynn and Sharon Bryan.
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