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On Mon., Dec. 16, 2024, in Pensacola, Fla., the Rev. Elmer Avon Fowler, 89, moved to his heavenly home to be with the Lord whom he loved and served.

He was born on July 18, 1935 in Jay, Fla. to Parents Eli Manuel Fowler and Girlie Gertrude Nowling Fowler.

Avon was preceded in death by his first wife, Eddie Jean Fowler; his father, Eli; mother, Girlie; brother, Alfred Fowler; brothers, E. Manuel Fowler Jr. and Allen Fowler; and brother in law, Judge Devon Wiggins.

He is survived by his wife, Debra Jean Fowler; brother, J. W. Fowler; sister in law, Jane Fowler; brother, Amos Fowler; sister, Nell Fowler Wiggins; daughter, Robin (Ray) White; grandson, Christopher (Dana) White; great-grandson, Nico White; granddaughter, Cinthia White Fowler; daughter, Terri (Terry L.) Richardson; son, Eddie (Allison) Fowler; granddaughters, Lindsay (Matt) Ward, Ciara Fowler and Phoenix Fowler; great-granddaughter, Braleigh; granddaughter, Kaitlyn Moses; great-grandchildren, Kyler Moses, Karson Moses, Kinley Jean Moses, Mollie Kait Cordell and Maddix Avon Cordell; grandson, Casey (Tori) Fowler; great-granddaughter, Dani Lynn Fowler; granddaughter, Sydney (Jordan) Stromberger; soon-to-be great-granddaughter, Amelia Rose Stromberger; special adopted daughter, Bethany Moore, missionary to Turkey; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services were held on Dec. 22, 2024 at Pensacola First Assembly of God Church.

A graveside service will be held today, Dec. 23, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family asked that memorial donations be sent to Missions Builders, 3180 Pine Forest Rd., Cantonment, FL 32533 or donations will be accepted for Missions Builders at time of services.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.