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We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. Our condolences to all the Fowler family - Diane, Karen & Daryll, David & Johnnah and all of the grandchildren. We first met Jim when he was the pastor of the Nipigon Baptist Church which we attended for 10 years. Along with other families, our children were part of the Christian School, of which Pastor Jim was the principal. He and Diane were so faithful in overseeing the Christian school, and Jim always had a good message from the Word. He...

Arden & Debra Holley

October 13, 2021 | Keremeos, BC | Friend

I am very sorry for your loss!!! I extend my codolances to the Fowler family during this difficult time!!! I have many great memories of Jim from my childhood, when he was a student at Prairie Bible Institute (now Prairie College)!!! When I was a child Jim was one of the best friends of our family and one of my best friends to!!! He will be greatly missed, however I am so thankful to know that he is now rejoicing in Heaven in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!!! I sincerely...

Paul Wright

October 08, 2021 | Calgary, AB | Friend

I will certainly miss you brother. His love for our LORD and HIS Word. His gentleness and kindness is a true testimony of our LORD. Surely goodness and mercy surrounded him and now he is in HIS Presence. Well done good and faithful servant. Diane and Family; I have been lifting you all up. May God's exceeding abundant peace surround all of you.

Tyler Johnson

October 05, 2021 | Anderson, SC | Brother

One of the kindest men I’ve ever had the privilege to know.

Robin Pfrang

September 30, 2021 | Rantoul, IL | Friend

I want to express my sincere sympathy to you. May God comfort and strengthen each of you during this sad and difficult time...and may He grant you His peace.

I have lots of positive memories from my days in Nipigon (1982/83, I believe) but standing above the rest are those involving the Fowler family.

I can't say that I got to know Jim extremely well but I can remember hearing him preach several times...and also remember having dinner at the Fowler family home a time or...

Roger Moore

September 28, 2021 | Charlottetown, PEI | Friend

In loving memory of a wonderful grandfather. We will love you and miss you always.

Erika Anderson

September 28, 2021 | AB | Family

Your town-mate from Loda.
You reached great heights in your life.

Jim Marquis

September 27, 2021 | Sacramento, CA | Neighbor

James's Obituary

James Edward Fowler, Jr. (Jim) passed into the arms of his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, at 11:04 a.m. on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at his home in Rantoul with his wife Diane, and their friend, Connie Shepherd, at his side. Jim is survived by his wife of 51 years, Diane (Warren) Fowler, children Karen (Darryl) Savage, David (Johnnah Landry) Fowler, and six grandchildren.

Jim was raised in Loda, IL, the son of James Edward Fowler, Sr. (Eddie) and Elsie Myers Fowler. He graduated from Buckley-Loda High School in 1964, and Prairie Bible College, Alberta, Canada in 1970. Jim was a pastor and pastored in Baptist churches in Urbana, IL, Kenora, Ontario, and Nipigon, Ontario, Canada. In 1990 he became the Executive Director of the Christian Servicemen’s Center, Inc. which was headquartered in Rantoul.

A private burial service will be held at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Loda, and a Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at a later date at Bible Baptist Church, Rantoul. Baier Family Funeral Services, Paxton is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the Bible Baptist Church, Rantoul. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com.

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