Raymond Logan Fowler

Dr. Fowler is survived by his three brothers, Alpha A. Fowler, III, MD (Kathy) of Midlothian, Virginia, Joseph H. Fowler (Carol) and Edward M. Fowler (Susan), both of Douglasville, Georgia.

Dr. Fowler is also survived by 4 nieces, Emily Marshman, Allison Darnold (Frank), Katherine Flanary (husband Charles), Anne Jones (Andrew), and 2 nephews, Joseph Fowler, Jr. (Carla), and Evan Fowler, MD.

Dr. Fowler is preceded in death by his parents, Alpha A. Fowler, Jr. (Sonny) and Mary Hodgson Fowler (Suzie), his niece, Mary Elizabeth Fowler, and nephew, Edward Milton Fowler, Jr.

Dr. Fowler attended the University of Georgia from 1970 to 1973, and thereafter attended the Medical of Georgia, graduating in 1976. From 1980 through 2000 he served as director of the emergency department at Parkway Medical Center, which was formerly located at the intersection of Thornton Road and Interstate 20 in Lithia Springs, Georgia. During that time Dr. Fowler operated the Immediate Care clinic, a free-standing medical facility in Douglasville, Georgia

In 2001 Dr. Fowler joined the faculty of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas where he served as an attending physician in emergency medicine at the Parkland Hospital emergency-trauma center. Thereafter, he became the James M. Atkins Distinguished Professor of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at UT Southwestern and served as Chief of the Division of EMS.

Dr. Fowler was a founding member and past president of the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) and played a pivotal role in establishing EMS Medicine as a nationally recognized medical subspecialty. He authored or co-authored hundreds of publications, delivered countless lectures, and contributed to the development of EMS systems that have elevated the standard of care across the country.

As a treating physician, what truly set Dr. Fowler apart was not his professional accomplishments but his humility, humanity, and ability to connect with and care for others. Despite his stature in the medical field, he remained approachable, kind, and deeply committed to the people around him. He embodied the very best of what it means to be a physician, a mentor, and a leader

A memorial service celebrating the life of Dr. Fowler will be conducted on November 2, 2026, at Grace Presbyterian Church, 5000 Stewart Mill Road, Douglasville, Georgia. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm, at which time the memorial service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Douglas County Fire/EMS Department in honor of Dr. Fowler to support the development, equipping, and ongoing advancement of emergency medical services and education at the Douglas County Training Complex. Donations may be directed to the “Estate of Raymond Fowler” with the memo line “EMS Fund” and mailed to P.O. Box 489, Douglasville, Georgia 30133.

Whitley Garner at Rosehaven is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements of Dr. Raymond Logan Fowler.