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1938
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2010
Roy Fowler Obituary
Roy Edward Fowler was born July 5, 1938 in West Point, Miss., and passed away peacefully in his sleep Nov. 4, 2010.
A Port Hueneme resident since 1967, he is survived by his loving wife of 46 years Lucille, as well as his brothers, James, Joe and Andrew Fowler of West Point, Miss.; his daughters, Dottie Dordon (husband Nick Dordon of Grants Pass, Ore.), Darnell Richardson (husband Peter Richardson of Oxnard), as well as son John Steins of San Antonio, Texas. In addition, Roy is survived by 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and his ever faithful Chihuahua Sophie.
He was preceded in death by parents, John and Mary Fowler; sister, Johnette Edridge; and daughter, Ethel Bennett (husband Tony Bennett of Bakersfield).
Roy was a highly decorated UTC in the Navy who, during his 30 years of service, had a variety of tour assignments that included two in Vietnam and Antarctica. Following his retirement from the military, Roy continued his career at the Simi Valley Waste Water Treatment Plant for 17 years. His witty charm and warm personality will be truly missed by his countless family and friends.
A viewing is scheduled for 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, as well as Wednesday, Nov. 10, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Funeraria Del Angel, 401 West Channel Islands Blvd. in Oxnard. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10; burial to immediately follow at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road in Ventura.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roy Fowler
Patricia addison
November 3, 2023
Miss you grandpa
solonge ford
November 23, 2010
Dear Dear Roy, we had such great times growing up in the Mississippi Delta. There have not been any days like the 50s since that time. Mama Ethel;, the cotton patch and Bethel Baptist Church. I love you boy and hope and pray that you are in a better place. Thanks for the memories. Your favorite cousin, Solonge Shumaker Ford
Melissa-Ann Pettingill
November 12, 2010
Great Grandpa you will be missed. I know that I will see you again. I will eat a Klondike bar soon.
I love you,
Mel
Grandpa & Missy
Missy Mason
November 12, 2010
Grandpa and Missy
Missy Mason
November 12, 2010
grandpa, grandma, me, mom and tony
patricia addison
November 12, 2010
grandpa you will be missed by all of us. you are now in a better place with the lord. God will take care of you and mom. i love and miss you much grandma
Robin Pettingill
November 12, 2010
Grandpa...you will be missed and forever loved. I am thankful for the time we had together.
Missy Mason
November 12, 2010
Grandpa I love and miss you greatly. Take care of mom for me till we can all be togeather again.. Our loss was Heavens Gain.........
Sarah Richardson
November 12, 2010
Grandpa, I will miss you so much! I loved hanging out and talking with you. I will see you again some day in heaven.
I love you.
Sarah
November 11, 2010
Im sorry i just found out about your passing Uncle Roy. You will be missed. Charlton Johnson, Elinor Leonard Johnson's son.
Michael, Great Grandpa and Annaniah
Kevin Richardson
November 9, 2010
We love you grandpa. Until we see each other again.
Love Always,
Kevin, Angelica, Michael and Annaniah
Michael, Grandpa and Annaniah
Kevin Richardson
November 9, 2010
We love you grandpa and you will be missed. Until we see each other again.
Love Always,
Kevin, Angelica, Michael and Annaniah
November 9, 2010
Roy has been a member a of our City of Simi Valley Sanitation family for 17 yeqrs. He was hard working, and a great part of the Maintenance team. His contribution and work in the Laboratory and the Plant has been greatly appreciated. We will miss him dearly.
My deepest condolence and sympathy to the family.
God Bless,
Barbara M. Santos
City of Simi Valley Water Quality Control Plant
Laboratory Supervisor
Gene Fowler
November 9, 2010
We were so glad that We could visit with Him those few days last week. Our sympathy to the immediate Family. I am thankful for all the memories of our childhood and our relationship thru the years.
Gene and Ruth
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