Photo courtesy of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory - Shelby
Jun 27, 1932 - Apr 18, 2020 (Age 87)
Charlie was my boss while selling pharmaceuticals in the mid 1970s. He was a gentleman's gentleman...a heart of gold and an excellent sales manager. We shared many meals together as we traveled the Carolinas selling pharmaceuticals. He was a significant factor in my sales training.
Jim McGraw
April 22, 2020 | Dacula Georgia, GA | Friend
Thinking of the family in your loss.
Lilly Parker-Hamrick
April 22, 2020 | Fallston, NC | Acquaintance
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Mr Charlie was such a sweet person and he will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with his wonderful family.
Lisa Dedmon Austin
April 20, 2020 | Waxhaw, NC | Friend
Charles Franklin Fowler, age 87, died Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Atrium Health-Cleveland. Born in Surry County on June 27, 1932 he was the son of the late Charles Robert Fowler and Fannie Fulk Fowler. He was a long time member of Central United Methodist Church where he attended the Hoey Bible Sunday school class, and served as an usher for many years, something that was very special to him. He was a graduate of Berea Junior College in Berea, KY and UNC Chapel Hill where he majored in Business Administration. He began his working career with Wachovia Bank in Charlotte and subsequently became the President of Union Trust Company of Fallston, and was instrumental in the development of Rose Hill Memorial Park. He later went to work in the Pharmaceutical Industry as a Sales Manager, where he worked with several companies and retired with Robert’s Pharmaceuticals. His church life was his greatest joy and he deeply cherished the relationships he was able to cultivate with the members of Central UMC.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers; Dr. William Robert Fowler and Samuel Oliver Fowler and one sister Julia Fowler Reshoft.
Charles is survived by his wife of 63 years, Rachel Hoyle Fowler, one daughter, Rachel Anne Fowler, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A private Graveside Service will be held at Sunset Cemetery with Rev. Mark Barden officiating.
Memorials may be made to: Central United Methodist Church Music Department, 200 E Marion St., Shelby, NC 28150.
Funeral Service Video Available to Watch Here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC6UKhcs6Wk&feature=youtu.be
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