Baldwyn-Mirl Wade Fowler, age 79 died at his home after an extended illness. He was an auto body repairman most of his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Wade was an avid knife and gun collector and he was a Baptist. Wade also enjoyed watching wrestling.
Services will be Monday at 1 pm at Waters Funeral home with Bro. Bobby Robbins officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years Sarah Hardy Fowler of Baldwyn, 2 daughters, Christy White & Tommy of Baldwyn and Traci Fowler of Baldwyn, a son Tommy Fowler & Conya of Baldwyn, 5 grandchildren, Cody Fowler & Haley, Austin Fowler & MaKenzie, Sheyenne Fowler, Taylor Oliver and Keagan Fowler 7 great grandchildren. Remington Fowler, Kassidy Fowler, Ainsley Robertson, Dakota Fowler, Colt Fowler, Tate Hutcheson and Nate Pilcher.
He was preceded in death by his parents Merle & Lilly Timbs Fowler, a son Mirl Fowler, a grandson, Jeremy Oliver and 12 siblings.
His grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be Monday from 11 am until service time at 1 pm.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.watersfuneralservice.com