George A. Fowler, Jr.

George Alfred Fowler, Jr., 68 of Muskogee, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 16, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was born December 14, 1947 to George Alfred Fowler Sr. and Thelma Imogene (Vaughn) Fowler. He grew up and attended the public schools in Okmulgee and later received his GED while in the military. He enlisted with the United States Navy and served his country during the Vietnam War. He later received an honorable discharge at the end of his service. On June 4, 1969, George married the love of his life, Helen Pauline Ruth, in Okmulgee, OK. They have celebrated over 46 years of happy marriage together. At an early age, George became interested in cars. He loved tinkering and fixing them and selling them. This hobby would stay with him throughout his life. He worked with the City of Muskogee for several years, retiring in 1999. Upon his retirement from the City, he realized his lifelong dream of owning his own business, M & G Classic Cars. He enjoyed going to swap meets, car shows, and talking to his customers at the car lot. His family remembers how he thoroughly enjoyed his business. George’s hobbies included going quail hunting, riding horses, and spending time with his family and friends. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Thelma Fowler; his step-mom, Lillian Fowler; and his sisters, Vigil Camp and Vaughn Brownfield. George is survived by his wife, Helen of the home; his daughters, Tasia Surmont and her husband Scott of Oktaha, Dafney Fuller and her husband Brian of Oktaha; his sisters, Janice Davis and her husband Mike of Pagosa Springs, CO, Donna Grisham and her husband Steve of Mustang, OK; a cousin that he loved like a sister, Sandi Roberts and her husband Andy of Grove; his grandchildren, who referred to him as “Pappap”, Ashton Beauvais, Brody (Boom) Surmont, Brynn (Iggy) Surmont; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and lots of buddies. George’s family will receive friends at Cornerstone Funeral Home on Monday, March 21, 2016 from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. A celebration of his life will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Cornerstone Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Allen Lewis and Frank Barron officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Jerry Brinlee, Harold Gatzman, Eddie Ruth, Devlin Osmon, David Bates, Rufus Boswell, Andy Roberts, and Jerry Keifer. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Scott Surmont, Brian Fuller, Brody Surmont, Larry Tripp, Ray Osmon, and Lester Rouse. Interment will be in Fort Gibson National Cemetery with FULL Military Honors.

George A. Fowler, Jr.

December 14, 1947 - March 16, 2016