Hollis Alonzo Fowler, Jr.

Hollis Alonzo Fowler, Jr. - 96

Hollis was a wonderful husband, always thinking of his wife and constantly telling his children how much he loved her and that she meant the world to him. He loved his family and was a caring and thoughtful father to all his children and grandchildren. Whenever someone was in need, he was always there. He especially enjoyed family gatherings. He was an eternal optimist, willing to try new things, especially technology. His main hobby was working on computers. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on August 27, 1923 and was baptized at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Jacksonville. He graduated from St. Paul’s Catholic School Riverside in 1941. After the start of WWII, he joined the Army Air Corp, 312th Bomb Group serving in the South Pacific and the Philippines from 1942 – 1945. During the war, he was married and from this first marriage had three children; Brian, Phyllis and Kevin. After his return to Jacksonville, he married Mary Marshall on November 13, 1954. They had four children; Hollis III, Marshall, Matt and Cindy. He was very active in several organizations over the next several years. He was past President of the Southside Estates Presbyterian Baseball Association from 1966-1968. He was also Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Arlington Council #4727 and Past Faithful Navigator of the Knights of Columbus Holy Trinity Assembly #2368. He enjoyed the charity and fraternal aspect of these organizations. He was also past president of North East Florida Square and Round Dancing Association (NEFSARDA). He owned and operated Hollis Fowler & Associates Accounting firm since 1973. He was a charter member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church since 1959 serving in many capacities. Usher, President of the Men’s Club, and whatever the current need was, he was there helping. He loved attending daily Mass at Blessed Trinity, Immaculate Conception and Assumption Churches. He served as bookkeeper for Immaculate Conception Church for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents Hollis A. Fowler, Sr and Lucy Williams Fowler, brother Thomas Fowler, Sr. and sister Theresa Maxfield along with son Brian Fowler. He is survived by his wife Mary M. Fowler and six children: Phyllis Foti (Andy), Kevin Fowler (Janice), Hollis Fowler III (Pamela), Marshall Fowler (Beverly), Matt Fowler Sr and Cindy Maroney (Ken). He is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 27, 2019 at 10AM at the Blessed Trinity Catholic Church.  Burial will take place in the Jacksonville National Cemetery following the service at 1PM. A visitation will be held at George H. Hewell & Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Blvd., S., on 12/26/2019 between the hours of 6-8PM.