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Willis H. Fowkes
He married his first wife, Patricia, in 1952, as well as joining the Navy that year. He served twice on the USS Kittyhawk, in Vietnam. He retired from the Navy in 1972 and moved to Washington, where he worked as a carpenter for 20 years before retiring. He died after a short illness in Yuma, Arizona, on March 19, 2008.
He will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC. There will be a private family service.
He is survived by his second wife of 15 years, Josephine; five children, Diana Lindberry, Patrice Romero, Willis Fowkes II, Roberta Dunn-Spradlin, and John Fowkes; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Cards can be sent to his daughter Patrice at 1001 3rd St, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284.
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WILLIS H. FOWKES II
March 29, 2008
MY DAY WAS GONE IN THEN NAVY MY EARLY YEARS, HE WILL BE MISSED NOW AS HE WAS THEN.
Robin Romero
March 28, 2008
I love you so much grandpa and miss u sooo much. you were the best grandpa a girl could ask for. I'll see u again someday.
Violet Fowkes
March 26, 2008
Have peace. You will never be forgotten. Goodbye for now, Grandpa. I'll see you again one day.
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Shawn&Alexis Romero
March 24, 2008
Ill never forget you grandpa an ill see you on the other side.
Amber Fowkes
March 24, 2008
You will be missed Grandpa but now is not a time to mourne your death, now is the time to celebrate your life.
Michael & Rosalie Johnstone II
March 23, 2008
Our hearts go out to you-find strength in each other
Stephanie Wallis
March 22, 2008
I'm Sorry to hear that he's gone, but he has moved on to a better place and is now at peace.
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