J. Alan Fowler

1948 - 2015

Fowler, J. Alan J. Alan Fowler, 66, of Saylorsburg, passed away peacefully at the Slate Belt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bangor, PA on Sunday, March 1, 2015. Born in Trenton, NJ, to the late John F. Sr. and Nanette Fowler on October 13, 1948, he was the husband of Donna Fowler. Alan graduated from Malvern Prep and Rider College receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Political Science. He was the Chairman of the Ross Township Parks and Recreation Department and a lifetime member of the North American Hunting Club, the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc., and the International Bridge , Tunnel & Turnpike Association. He was also an honorary member of the Passamaquati Indian Nation of Maine. He had over 20 years of professional experience dedicated to Northampton County, specializing in telecommunications, managing the transmission of telephone PBX systems and other data throughout Northampton County Government. He was appointed by Governor Edward G. Rendell as a Commissioner of the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. He handled capital improvements and was in the process of establishing policies and procedures for an $80 million project for 137 miles of Delaware River crossing before his retirement. He was recognized for his distinguished service by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership, and excellence in civil service. In his long interest in politics, he has served on the campaign committees of former County Executive Gerald Seyfried, and State Senator Lisa M. Boscola. Aside from his involvement in civil service, he was a talented musician and lyricist. His band, The Galaxies IV, won the International Battle of the Bands in Lambertville, NJ, in 1964, an event sponsored by the Tea Council that drew in 400 bands for one of the largest musical competitions in the country. The Galaxies IV also performed 80 performances at the 1964-1965 World's Fair and Robert Moses State Park in New York. He remained active in the music industry and was in the midst of establishing a radio show called "Lunatic Fringe". He is best known by local fans as the drummer for the bands Alexander Rabbit and Pickins, featuring their hit song "She Don't Come Around". Survivors: Wife, son Mathew Murphy and wife, Yung, of Oswell, GA., sister, Lynn of Trenton, NJ, brother, Gerry and Jan Fowler of Yardley, PA and grandson Cameron. Services: A memorial service will be held in April. Contributions: Contributions in Alan's name can be sent to: American Heart Association, 212 East Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018, (610) 867-0583.