of Conway, AR
February 2, 1919 - January 5, 2015
Charles Winfred Fowler, 95, of Conway passed away Monday, January 5, 2015. He was born February 2, 1919 to Alvin Quentin and Lula Velma (Karber) Fowler in the New Home Community near Quitman, Arkansas.
Winfred was a devout Christian who served as a deacon with Central Baptist Church in Conway for 37 years. He worked for Ward Body Works (Amtran) 35 years until his retirement in 1981. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather whose joy was spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Elsie (Ferguson) Fowler, grandson Charles Thomas Fowler, his parents, brothers Floyd, Quentin, & Vernon, and second wife Marie (Bailey-Wimberly) Fowler.
Winfred is survived by three sons, Fred Fowler (Annadell) of Little Rock; Jim Fowler (Mary Anna) of Brownsville, TX.; and Kevin Fowler (Sundae) of Conway; four stepchildren, Eddie Wimberly, Sherry Lackey, and Keith Wimberly (Joyce), all of Conway; and Gary Wimberly (Ginger) of Mabelvale; four grandsons, two granddaughters, three great grandsons and four great granddaughters; brother, Harry Fowler of Conway; sister, Barbara Jean Gentry of Mabelvale; and countless nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family thanks the residents and staff of Heritage Living Center in Conway for their love and support.
Visitation with family and friends will be Saturday, January 10, at 12:00 p.m. at Roller-McNutt Chapel in Conway, followed by the funeral service at 1:00 p.m., Brothers Don Chandler & Jack Bloxom officiating. Interment will proceed at Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery in Conway.
Pall Bearers will be Dan Fowler, Brian Fowler, Jason Fowler, Julius Greenwood, Bill Gentry, and Wayne Fowler. Honorary pall bearers will be the deacons of Central Baptist Church of Conway.
In lieu of flowers, Winfred asked that memorials be made to the Central Baptist Church Food Pantry, 3333 Dave Ward Drive, Conway, Arkansas 72034.
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19 Condolence(s)
Teresa Schroepfer
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Uncle Winfred, I know without a doubt, you are singing in celebration. Give everyone a hug for us. Kevin, to you and the family, I know your heart is breaking. Just remember, we are here for you too. Love you guys.
Robert & Retha Junyor
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Kevin, we are very sorry to hear about your Dad. He will be missed by many. We will be thinking of you and your family.
Alana Walls
Saturday, January 10, 2015
What a wonderful man.
Mary Fowler Lupo
Saturday, January 10, 2015
Uncle Wink i agree with kim....i can hear you now singing...Beulah Land.....i love you and will miss you ..but will c u again one day....tell everyone hello for me and i love and miss them.....!!
Nancy &Gary Alan Strain
Saturday, January 10, 2015
Our deepest Sympathy/ but whata guy and great life!
Ron Roberts
Saturday, January 10, 2015
My condolences to the Fowler family - as a friend of his son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Annadell Fowler. May God bless
Gary & Cheri Steele
Saturday, January 10, 2015
Kevin, we're so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a great man & mentor. He will be missed by all!
Flofine Payne Baker
Friday, January 9, 2015
Fred, I am so sorry for loss of your Dad. May God be with you and your wife during this sad time. We were in the Class of 1955 together.
Vernette (New) Grizzelle & Scott Grizzelle
Friday, January 9, 2015
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Wanda &Jeff Hausen
Friday, January 9, 2015
Kevin, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jerry Willuans
Friday, January 9, 2015
"Wink" was a great man in my book. For over 55 years he was my mentor. More importantly, during all those years, he was my friend! He'll be missed by many. See you soon Wink!
Kim Gentry Miles
Friday, January 9, 2015
I will miss you Uncle Wink.....but I know you are singing with the angels in heaven now!
I Love You!
Kim
Doris Hutchins
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Winfred was a dear friend of mine and I thought the world of him. My friends and I played music on the 2nd Saturday of January at Heritage and Winfred was there...smiling and singing along with most of the old songs. I will always treasure that precious memory of him. Wishing peace and comfort to all of the Fowler family at this difficult time.
Kenneth Speck
Thursday, January 8, 2015
For the past two years I have had the privilege to minister to Winfred each Sunday morning at Heritage Living Center.
He was the first one there almost every Sunday morning . It was obvious He was there not to just listen, but to participate. We talked and sang a lot about Heaven and I will never forget the smile on His face and the twinkle in His eyes.
He is no longer singing about Heaven, but experiencing the reality of Sweet Beulah Land.
I will miss Him.
Gene Manning
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Harry, We are sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. Gene Manning and your friends in the old-time Gospel Singing group at Conway's Senior Center.
Dennis Brant
Thursday, January 8, 2015
WE are very sorry for your loss and our prayers are with your family.
Burts family
Thursday, January 8, 2015
We are truly sorry to hear of Mr. Fowler's passing. We know he will be deeply missed by many. Our condolences go out to his family in this sad time. (Rev. 21:4)
Joann Kirby
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
God Bless each of Winfred's family. Bill and I enjoyed working with him all those years at AmTran.
wandacollins
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
praing for family god blissall yu