Bobby Gene Fowler of Rover passed away from this life, November 3, 2026.

Bobby was born May 4, 1937 in Danville, Arkansas to the late Johnny Eugene & Maggie Lou Bennett Fowler. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Plainview until they closed the door. He attended the Belleville Wilson Freewill Baptist Church, where he played his guitar and sang specials. He loved gospel music, playing his guitar and banjo. He played with two gospel bands, the Levites and the Silver Linings

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Jewel Painter, Reba Guarino, Louise Tucker and Linda Vodrazka; brothers, Doyle, James, and Junior Fowler; and son, Allan Ray Fowler.

Survivors include his wife, Lula Bell Blankenship Fowler of 38 years; daughters, Brenda (Thomas) Dudley of Russellville, Rhonda (Michael) Woods of Belleville, Melissa (Michael) Flory and Crystal (Mike) Figluizzi, all of Russellville, sister, Betty Lewis of Russellville, 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild, a host of nephews, nieces and friends.

Funeral service will be 10:00 am Monday, November 9, 2026 at the Rover Baptist Church with Bro. Mark King and Gail Reebe officiating. Visitation will be 9:00 to 10:00 am before the service at the church. Burial will be at Hunts Chapel Cemetery in Rover.

Pallbearers include Chris Woods, Michael Woods, Hunter and Derek Detweiler, Jace Douglas and Jeffery Lewis.

In lei of flowers send donation to, Wilson Freewill Baptist Church, 701 South Wilson Road, Belleville, AR. 72823

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville