James Fowler, 75, of Old Kane Rd. in Wilcox, PA passed away on Friday (Nov 4) at UPMC-Mercy.  

He was born on June 27, 1947 in Kane, the son of the late Ralph and Frances (McMahon) Fowler.  On June 11, 1977 in Smethport, he married Patricia Walker, who survives.

Mr. Fowler had worked as a machine operator for Mike Kocjancic Logging.  He was a member of the Wilcox American Legion, the Wilcox Sportsman Club, the Kane Elks and the Nazareth Lutheran Church. He served in the Navy during Vietnam and was in the Sea Bees.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Jamie Folwer;  Barbara Ann (Paul) Nickles; one son, William Fowler; one step-daughter, Mary (Paul) Coward; a sister, Lydia (Sam) Mills; a brother, John “Jack” Fowler; several grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters Cheryl Baum and April Fowler and a stepdaughter, Ann Cobado.

Friends will be received at the Cummings Funeral Home on Thursday Nov. 10th from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  Funeral Services will immediately follow with, Roger Carlson officiating.

Burial with military honors will be in the Wilcox Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Wilcox Fire Department.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.