Jimmy Fowler

Gaffney, SC - - Jimmy Wayne Fowler, 68, of 104 Washington Avenue, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at his residence.

Born in Gaffney, he was the son of the late J. W. Fowler and Betty Fowler Owens and stepson of the late Paul Owens.  He was employed by Hamrick's, Inc., a U. S. Marine Corps and Army Veteran, and of the Baptist faith.  He loved his family, racing, football and was an avid Clemson Tiger and Dale Earnhardt fan.

Surviving is a daughter, Penny Bailey of Gaffney; a brother, Darrele Fowler of Gaffney; two sisters, Diane Bradley of Gaffney and Rhonda Phillips of Blacksburg; a grandson, Tyler Bailey (Crystal); four great-grandchildren, Branson Bailey, Jordon Bailey, Mason Bailey and Tobias Pittman; numerous nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Teague and a grandson, Cody Bailey.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Blakely Funeral Home.  Funeral services, with military rites, will follow at 11:00 AM in the Blakely Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Michael Pittman officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or Shriner Children's Hospital, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.

The family will be at the home of Penny Bailey, 631 Old Metal Road, Gaffney, SC 29341.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC