1942
2016
850 St Johns Bluff Road North
Jacksonville, Florida
Larry Rae Fowler, 73 passed suddenly and unexpectedly on September 1, 2016 at UF Health Jacksonville.
Mr. Fowler was born and raised in Tabor City, NC. He relocated to Jacksonville, Fl. in the early 1960's. He severed in the Army National Guard from May 1965 until May of 1971 when he was honorably discharged. He worked for Blue Cross and Blue Shield from the early 1970's until the early 1980's. He finally retired after 20 years of ITS (Information Technology Service)
to Shands Jacksonville, now UF Health Jacksonville in 2012. Larry was a devoted father to his daughter Leslie and a wonderful granddaddy. After retirement, he had the opportunity to travel a bit and enjoy his two favorite sports, Golfing and watching Jaguar Football.
Larry was proceeded in death by his mother Olive Pearl Fowler as well as his father Forrest Fowler. He is survived by his daughter Leslie Rae Miller (Greg), Step Son Kenneth Prater, Jr. (Jill), 2 Sisters Barbara Housand (Billy), Suzanne McKillop, a Brother Kenneth Fowler, 3 Granddaughters Heather Miller, Rachel Miller, Caitlin Miller a Grandson Lee Prater, Niece Marsha Housand Strutz, Nephew Bryan Housand (Amanda) and 3 great nieces Courtney Sturtz, Jordan Sturtz and Brinkley Housand. He is also survived by some pretty amazing friends and golfing buddies Gene Hewett (Dee), Joe Kaperak (Beverly) and Gary.
In honoring daddy's wishes there will only be a Memorial Service on Friday the 9th of September at 11am located at the Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills Funeral Home 850 St. Johns Bluff Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32225.His final resting place will be in Tabor City, NC.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills Funeral Home, Jacksonville, FL.
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5 Entries
September 10, 2016
Gary & Janet Pickel
Larry was a great person, golfer and friend. I will miss his stories, wisdom and humor. Our prayers go out to you and family.
September 9, 2016
Karen Aldrich
Larry was a good man, always ready to help & add humor to any situation. My prayers for peace & comfort at this time.
September 9, 2016
Cindy Chambers
Dear Leslie, Greg and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. He was such a sweet man and always had a smile and a hug for me anytime I saw him. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Love,
September 7, 2016
gary faycosh
Have alot of great memories from working with Larry at BCBS.
May God bless all his family and friends.
September 7, 2016
Evelyn Pierce
Larry was a unique person. He would squeeze a nickel until it screamed lol. I enjoyed working with Larry at UF Health. He was always upbeat and helpful to everyone he encountered. He was truly missed when he retired. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time of sorrow.
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