William (Bill) Fowler, 73, passed away on January 11, 2019 with his loving family by his side. He was born on April 21, 1945 to the late Margaret L. and James G. Fowler in Centreville, Alabama. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Bonnie B. Fowler; daughter Joanna Brazle and her husband Edward; son David Fowler and wife Kelly; grandchildren Nathan Brazle, Tessa Fowler and Sophie Fowler; sister Margaret Rukvina; nieces Cathy Markley and Tammy Orloff; great nieces and nephews.
In 1962, at 17, he joined the US Navy, became an Aviation Ordnanceman and served on five aircraft carriers. He served in the Vietnam War. In 1970, he was temporarily assigned as a US Air Marshal on international flights, to prevent then prevalent hijackings to Cuba. After 8 1/2 years in the Navy, he was promoted to Chief, and shortly thereafter to Warrant Officer. In 1981 he joined the ship's company of the USS Carl Vinson under construction, making him a Plankowner. He retired as a CWO4, after 25 years. He immediately began a second career as Production Manager at American Systems Engineering Corporation (AmSec) which lasted another 27 years.
He was a kind, generous, gentle man who loved and valued his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
