Robert "Bob" Fowler, 67

Mr. Robert "Bob" Fowler, 67,  of Ellenboro, died Monday, February 5, 2018.
He was the son of the late Will and Hettie Lowery Fowler, and was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Betty Jean Fowler. Bob was a member of Fork Creek Baptist Church, and was a heavy equipment driver.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia "Ann" Fowler; his 4 daughters, Kay Hargett of Asheville, Lisa Coffey and husband Richard, of Shelby, Pam Gragg of Ellenboro, and Dawn Franklin and husband Shane, of Lincolnton; his 2 sons, Paul Gragg, Jr. and wife Crystal, and Rodney Gragg and wife Amy, all of Lincolnton; his brother, Junior Fowler and wife Judy, of Ellenboro; his 3 sisters, Pearl Cauthen of Marion, Mary Biggerstaff and husband C.G., of Golden Valley, and Brenda Evans and husband Andy, of Mill Spring; there are 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
The Funeral will be conducted at 3:00 pm Friday, February 9, 2018 at Fork Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Billy Cogdell will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers are Bradley Franklin, Brent Franklin, Lawson Gragg, Barrett Gragg, Parker Gragg, and Josh Lane.
The Visitation will be from 2 pm until 3 pm Friday at the church prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Fork Creek Baptist Church, 2741 Camp Creek Road, Union Mills, NC 28167.
Washburn & Dorsey Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences @www.washburndorsey.com.