George F. Fowler, 79, of Valdosta died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born on July 7, 1928 in Columbia, S.C., to the late Clair W. and Blonie Crout Fowler. He served five years in the U.S. Navy and retired from the U.S. Air Force and also retired as Vice President of Atlantic Gulf Icee. Mr. Fowler was of the Baptist faith. He was also a volunteer for 10 years for the American Red Cross at the Moody Air Force Base Hospital.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Richards Fowler of Valdosta; daughters and sons-in-law, Penny and Jose Foiles of Chicago, Ill., Wanda and Ray Mason of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Ester and Gene Williams of Pasadena, Texas; sons and daughters-in-law, George Frank and Jeanette Fowler of Lufkin, Texas, Robert Dale and Martie Fowler of Dallas, Texas, Dr. James Allen and Cathy Stevick of Forsyth, Christian Matthew and Jennifer Stevick of Valdosta. Mr. Fowler is also survived by 19 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; his brother, Donnie Fowler of Chicopee, Mass., and his uncle and aunt, Lee and Nina Fowler of Zephyrhills, Fla.

Memorial services were held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2007, in the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home with Mr. Woody Vaughn officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Please send donations to Georgia Chapter, Alzheimer’s Association, 1512-1 Gillionville Rd., Albany, Ga., 31707. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanefuneralservices.com. — Carson McLane Funeral Home.