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Randy Fowler Obituary

HOPE MILLS - Randy Fowler, age 72, of Hope Mills, passed peacefully on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Randy was born Dec. 4, 1940, in Mullins, S.C., the second of 10 children born to the late Leman and Mary Fowler. He graduated from Pine Forest High School in 1959. He began his insurance career with Southern Life Insurance and progressed to his own agency with State Farm where he dedicated the past 45 years. He is survived by his children, Sabrina Ross and husband Dan, Kim Bledsoe and husband Kenny "Stump," Shannon Russell and husband Dave and Jason Fowler and wife Eve. From these children he was blessed with eight grandchildren, Lauren and Daniel Ross, Natalie and Hunter Bledsoe, Elle and Grant Russell, and Aden and Garrett Fowler. He is survived by his loving partner of 18 years, Brenda Waltz; his siblings, Sherry Spurlock, Teresa Cobb, Rhonda Plummer, Elaine Gerald and Jerry Fowler. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Harold, Harry and Joey Fowler and Patsy Bacon. Randy's passion for life was working on his farm and riding horses. He could often be found riding his tractor. He enjoyed weekends at Sunset Harbor with his children and grandchildren. He was an active member of the Hope Mills Legion Booster Club and as a young boy earned the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout. The visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Pinecrest Funeral & Cremation Services of Hope Mills. A celebration of Randy's life will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association in Randy's memory.

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Published by Fayetteville Observer from Jan. 27 to Jan. 28, 2013.

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Sue Weaver

January 21, 2022

A most wonderful horse friend..

Sue Weaver

January 21, 2020

Miss you..love to best riding friend..
Sue Weaver

Lloyd Wright

January 30, 2013

Thought and prayers go out to the Fowler Family. Thank you for supporting the Wright Family for many years of dedication and service to us. God Bless and You will be missed.

Cathy Parker

January 30, 2013

Randy was a wonderful and loving person. Always had a smile on his face. He will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to the family.
Cathy Parker

Chad & Teresa Cole

January 29, 2013

You will be missed.

January 29, 2013

You have ours prayers to Kim and family. Betty Grimes and Trami Grimes

Gary and Jan Copley

January 29, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to you Brenda and the Fowler family.

Debbie Wheeler

January 29, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to the fowler family. Brenda you will be close to my heart as you cope with your loss. He will truly, truly be missed.

Kathleen Picon

January 29, 2013

My deepest sympathy go out to the Fowler family. Randy will be greatly missed.

Paulette (Frame) LaValley

January 29, 2013

Kim and Family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. He was a great man and a friend to everyone he met. Not only was he our insurance agent but he was a very proud father and grandfather! Our thoughts n prayers are with you and your families. We all know he is riding those horses in heaven. Another Angel got his wings.
Paulette (Frame) LaValley and husband John.

Peggy Manning

January 28, 2013

Hi Kim, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. As long as I have know him I did not know he was your dad. Brenda I am so sorry to hear this. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all!!!

Amy & Matt Button

January 28, 2013

Jason, We are so sorry to hear about you dad's passing. May God grant you strength.

LaRue Walters

January 28, 2013

I was a classmate at Pine Forest High School, with Randy, my thoughts and prayers, are with the family at this time, he was one of a kind man. LaRue Walters

Carolyn Howell

January 28, 2013

To Randy's Family,
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Your Daddy/Brother grew up in his early years as my neighbor. We played together and shared many fond memories.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Carolyn Hammond Howell and Siblings

Jessica Powell

January 28, 2013

My sympathies are with all of his family and companion. He was my agent for thiry years and was a very kind man always taking time for his clients.

Michelle Johnson

January 28, 2013

Jason,
I am sorry to hear about your Dad.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He was a great man!

Brittany Parker

January 28, 2013

May you rest in peace.you were always good to me growing up.I have many memories with you.(aka)my paw paw.my prayers are with your family at this time.

Cricket Parker

January 28, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out the entire family during this difficult time. Randy was a father to me growing up, even with our distance over the years I always think about the family and the good times we had. RIP Randy, I will never forget the those wonderful times as a kid and the lessons I learned.

Beverly White

January 28, 2013

Sabrina,Kim,Shannon and Jason:
It is with the saddest heart that I write this note. As you know, Randy was more than our agent, he was our friend and our neighbor. I am so sorry for your loss and pray that you will see him again. He was a good man, a good neighbor, a great friend. He will be missed by so many, what a legacy to leave for your children. Love to you and your families.
Beverly Hall White

jerry kinlaw

January 28, 2013

prayers and sympathy to the family.
Randy was a joy to know and work with.

January 28, 2013

Much love and many prayers to the family. Elle...sending you special hugs!!!
Dee and Phil Smith

Sue Weaver

January 28, 2013

Most kind and gentle person in
this world Great memories
of all the "Happy Trails" I rode with him and his gang.
He will be missed. My heart goes out to the Brenda and
his family. May God be with
you in this time of sorrow. I know Randy is riding on those
golden trails in Heaven.

Teresa Engel

January 27, 2013

To the Fowler family:
Please accept my sincerest condolences. I kept my horse at Grey Fox Farm when I was in high school. Randy was always so kind. He treated me like I was family. I will miss him.

Dawn Fowler

January 27, 2013

You were one of the great ones. You will be greatly missed.

Denise Jacobs

January 27, 2013

We will miss you

Katie jacobs

January 27, 2013

We are all gonna miss you uncle Randy
You were an amazingly hard working man. May you find peace

Leslie Fowler Bullard

January 27, 2013

We will miss you uncle Randy. You were a great uncle, father, brother and friend. I love you and will miss you

January 27, 2013

So saddened for your loss. All of you will be in our prayers.
Cliff and Sharon McCullough

Joseph Album

January 27, 2013

Sorry to hear about the resent loss of Mr.Randy. I keep the fowler family and friends in my prayers. May God give you stength and peace. I believe we will all see him again. God bless

Rick Williams,

January 27, 2013

Randy, was a great person. Our hearts and prayers go out to all the family and friends at this sad time.

Randy & Vicki Carpenter

January 27, 2013

Very saddened to hear of Randy's sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

Alfred Morris

January 27, 2013

We are so sad to hear of your loss. Randy has been a long time friend, he will be dearly missed. We will keep your family in our prayers. Alfred and Sandra Morris

Michael Stone

January 27, 2013

Randy will be dearly missed by all. He was such a good man who I could always count on for valuable insight and advice on all types of subject matter. He truly connected with people on a personal level. Our thoughts and prayers will be with all his family and friends.

Jennifer Moreland

January 27, 2013

I am was saddened to here the news of Randy's passing. I am keeping the family in my prayers.

January 27, 2013

We are saddened by your loss and hold you in our prayers. May you find peace in your grief.
Harvey and Mary Wright

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