Michael George Fowler, 69, of Fletcher passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Mission Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, he was the son of the late George Newton and Edna Carney Fowler. He was also preceded in death by many close friends.

Michael was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during the Vietnam era. He was a driver for many years with ABF Trucking prior to retiring. Michael loved working on old cars and the family farm. He was very outgoing and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Anna Lee Fowler; his children, Matthew Newton Fowler, Mark Alvin Fowler and Melissa “Missy” Fowler Garland (Greg) all of Fletcher; Anna Lee’s children, Jason Littrell (Jennetti) of Fletcher and Steven Robbins (Sara) of SC, Kimberly McGinness of Ohio; grandchildren, Emily Hopkins, Brandon Warren, Caleb, Tori and Ethan Littrell, Eli and Emma Ogle and Sydney Robbins; great-grandchildren, Colby and Caitlyn; sister, Dewena Garren (Wayne) of Fletcher.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Oak Forest Baptist Church with Reverend Tony Fowler officiating. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 pm on Tuesday, January 9 at Oak Forest Baptist Church. Burial with military rites will follow at Hoopers Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.