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John Henry Fowlkes

1936 - 2020

BORN

1936

DIED

2020

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J. Henry Stuhr West Ashley Chapel

3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway

Charleston, South Carolina

John Fowlkes Obituary

John Henry Fowlkes Charleston - John Henry Fowlkes, 84, of Charleston, SC, husband of the late Marguerite Delores Schmonsees Fowlkes, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, June 30, 2020. John was born on April 22, 1936 in Meherrin, Virginia. He was a son of the late Wharey Lenoid Fowlkes and the late Bessie Spencer Fowlkes. He was a System Designer with Southern Bell. He received the Distinquished Flying Cross during his service in Vietnam. He went on to receive 4 Air Medals and served for 22 years as a Fighter Pilot (Carrier Pilot) in the US Navy. He will be remembered as a loving husband, wonderful father and awesome grandpa "Bompie". He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Fowlkes Davis, granddaughter, Alexandria Bryanne Davis, both of Charleston, SC and a brother, Reginald Fowlkes. A private graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2020 in Bethany Cemetery, 10 Cunnington Ave, Charleston, SC 29405. Memorial donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Arrangements by J Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Charleston, SC 29414. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 1 to Jul. 2, 2020.

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William Townsend

July 23, 2020

JOHN AND I WERE CLASSMATES AT KWHS, SMART MAN- A TALENTED ATHLETE- FRIENDLY- GOOD COMPANY- I MET HIS MOTHER AND FATHER- A FINE FAMILY-GOD SPEED-COMMANDER USN

Dennis & Dena Fowlkes

July 6, 2020

There was alot of fun and laughter all the times we played golf & cards with Uncle Johnny. He had a great sense of humor! Every time we play golf, we will think of him. He was such a sweet, caring man, and we will miss him so much. Love, Dennis & Dena

Denise Clay

July 4, 2020

Craziest and coolest uncle ever. Godspeed Uncle Johnny!

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10 Cunnington Ave,, Charleston, SC

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