William Fowler

1929 - 2022

William R. Fowler, 93, of Blaisdell Avenue, Bradford, passed away Saturday, (March 5, 2022) at his residence, with his family by his side.
Born Jan. 15, 1929, in Eldred, he was a son of the late Thomas and Leona Keator Fowler. He was a 1947 graduate of Bradford High School.
On May 6 1953, in Fulton County Ga, he married Jeannine Ann Gaynor Fowler who preceded him in death on April 11, 2004.
On Jan. 3, 1953, he enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged on Dec. 28, 1954. He remained on reserve duty until 1960.
Bill was employed as a Tool Dresser and Independent oil driller for Penzoil, Quaker State and for the last 40 years at C.J. Morris Company.
He was a past member of the VFW, American Legion and Marche Club.
Surviving are two daughters, Beverly "Sue" Gifford, of Fla, and Laurie (Keith) Stewart, of Lewis Run; two sons, James H. Fowler, of Bradford, and Steve (Jami) Fowler, of Artesia NM; one brother, Donald (Sue) Fowler, of Lafayette; 17 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and two sons, Gary Fowler and Michael Fowler; three brothers, Richard Fowler, Thomas Fowler, and Gerald Fowler; and one sister, Dorothy Hazzard.
Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesday March 8, 2022, in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 South Avenue, followed by funeral services at 1 p.m., then Military Honors by members of the United States Army and the Honor Guard from the American Legion Post 108 of Bradford at McKean Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to McKean County SPCA PO Box 113 Bradford, PA 16701.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com