BORN

1951

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home

1327 North Wells Street

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Eddie Fowlkes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 24, 2017.

EDDIE FOWLKES, 66, went home to the Lord on Monday, November 20, 2017. Surviving are his wife, Avonia; children, April Fowlkes, Andrea Brown and Kevin Leshore; stepchildren, Charles and Roxanne Andress; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and sister, Dorothy Bure. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Davion Brown.

Service is noon Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, 1327 North Wells Street, with visitation one hour prior.

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November 29, 2017

Jennifer Navarrette

November 29, 2017

Darlene Mack

Deepest condolences to my cousin Eddie's family. I remember you and my sister Na playing tennis back in the day. You will be truly missed. From my family with love.

November 28, 2017

Virginia Chapman

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 27, 2017

On behalf of the Allison family, condolences to Eddie's loved ones.I didn't know the man pictured here. But I asked about him whenever I came home. After a closer look, a younger Eddie from school appears, then him pounding his base-drum and snare to "Alley Lights" with Baby Willie and the Fantastics around town and at block parties.Banging on his drums, his eyeglasses would slide down his nose but were always secured by a strap. Like me, everyone who knew this gentle soul will never forget such a special friend that meant so much to our lives. Most could imagine Eddie, Baby Willie and Winkle playing our favorites whenever we meet again.

November 26, 2017

Joe ("Buster") King

I send my Deepest Condeloscenc to the Family of my cousin Eddie Fowkles. May God keep his Wife, Kids & Grandkids Lifted up in "Health, Strength & Peace". Cousin Eddie, I will forever "Love & Miss You!". "My Heart Is Very Broken & Full Of Emotions". Cousin Eddie, You were the first one, who taught me how to play drums. You are the reason, why I am one of the "Greatest Drummer" on this Planet!, "Thank You Cousin Eddie Fowkles". "Your Cousin", "Joe ("Buster") King", ("The Masters Drummer!"). ("Rest In Peace & Love").

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