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Gilbert Orlando "Layne" Fowler III

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Chiles' Funeral Home, Inc.

2100 Fairmount Avenue

Richmond, Virginia

Gilbert Fowler Obituary

FOWLER, Gilbert Orlando "Layne" III, departed this life on Sunday, October 7, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his devoted wife, Brenda R. Fowler; three sons, James T. Johnson (Bridgett), Orlando K. Fowler (Typhannie), and Terris E.D. Taylor; three daughters, Stacey M. Chambers (Dennis), Brianda T. Jenkins (Yuro Demond), and Denae N. Lonzer; 12 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; devoted mother, Eloise W. Fowler; two sisters, Susan F. Martin and Denise F. Bell (Bruce); two nephews; two nieces; mother-in-law, Mary B. Brooks; sister-in-law, Janet R. Barbour; a host of cousins, among them devoted, Johnnie Agee; other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Saturday at 4 p.m. Pastor Willie Harvey officiating.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Oct. 8 to Oct. 12, 2007.

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Eva Agee

October 19, 2007

Bren, Aunt Ella, Susan & Denise and to the rest of the Family.

In all of this I pray that we all come to understand that God is Good. Our human emotions did not want to lose someone whom we all loved so dearly. God in HIS infinite wisdom sometimes says, "NO". Layne certainly fought the good fight and his time for rest had come. I pray that you all will find comfort in the warm and wonderful memories you have of Layne. I'm trying. There is so much I could say because my love for him goes back almost fifty of my 55 years. He was a good man, beyond his stature and beyond what his finances would allow. I cannot recall a time that I ever called him for help that he did not come. He WILL BE MISSED. God Bless You All and I pray that HE will keep you in this difficult time. All my love (Mack)

Janique Christian

October 16, 2007

Bren-Bren,

You know we all loved and will truly miss gibbie. Always remember the catch phrase, and as long as you say GOTDOGGITDAW! The good times will always live on in your heart. Always remember the laughter that filled your home and heart.

Love Ya,
The Christian's
Chris, Janique, Chrinique and Caiya

R. Chris Darling, MHA

October 16, 2007

Brenda,

On behalf of the physicians and staff at Community Health Associates Physician Organization, I would like to express our sincere condolences for your loss.

Ann (Greene) Champ

October 16, 2007

Sue and Family,

It really hurt me to hear of Layne's passing. We go back as far as our childhood days. We played together and I always felt very close to you all. Your childhood friends truly feel like your family. That closeness is always there and they always remain in your heart even though your lives take different paths. Sue I pray that God will continue to strengthen you and your family because I know how close you all were too-truly a beautiful family. Please contact me when you feel up to it and know that I am here if I can help in any way.

Brenda & James West

October 15, 2007

Brenda,

We all have learned through Gibbie how to care, how to cheerish and how to love unconditionally. He will always be present in spirit, as well as in our hearts. Remember his only request: "LISTEN".

Love You,

Chantelle Arentsen

October 15, 2007

Brenda,
I just wanted you to know that we are praying for you and you are in our thoughts daily. With much love we stand with you.
Chantelle, Marc, Julian and Sydney Arentsen

Samuel Jr. & Rebecca Jackson Family

October 14, 2007

To Brenda and Family
Our family would like to express our deepest love and condolences to you at this time of loss. GOD has blessed you with a loving and caring guardian angel, Lane. He's home, and in his famous words "I'm gone now". But he will always be remembered in our hearts. GOD BLESS YOU.

Brian West

October 13, 2007

I have nothing but smiles when I think of him. Not knowing much of each other never meant not having fun conversation and good company. He is one of the rare ones, real and genuine. A good man, a good friend, and a smile always. Thankyou.

Billie Motley

October 12, 2007

To Brenda and The Family,
My the blessings of God's love be with you all at this time of loss. You will always be remembered in my prayers as well as my heart. Bren keep your head up high and let God be your lead.

All my Blessings,
Billie Motley

Maggie Scott

October 12, 2007

To Brenda Fowler & Family:
May GOD truly keep you close to his heart and carry you through your time of need. My cousin will be truly missed, we will keep your family in our prayers.

Battinto Batts

October 11, 2007

To Brenda Fowler & Family:

We Express Our Deepest Sympathy in the Loss of Your Loved One.

Parish Council - Holy Rosary Catholic Church

From the Staff of Chiles Funeral Home

October 12, 2007

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

denise holland

October 11, 2007

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

TRACEY BRINSEN

October 10, 2007

TO BRENDA AND FAMILY
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS AND IF YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED.

Ronald Horton

October 9, 2007

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Sandra, Sakeitha, Lonnie, Horton

October 9, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Shirley Best

October 9, 2007

To the Fowler family we want to offer out deepest sympathy in the passing of our love one Lane.

October 8, 2007

We will always treasure the times we shared with you. Rest in peace Gilbert. Mo and Sput

Susan Fowler Martin

October 8, 2007

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

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