Obituary for Reverend Dr. Walt M. Fowler
The Rev. Dr. Walter McSwain Fowler, Sr., 89 of Ocoee, Florida passed away peacefully on March 3, 2022 at his home.
Rev. Walter was born on July 8, 1932, in the town of Union, SC. He is the son of the late Victor L. Fowler and Jeanette Eva Sanders Fowler.
Prior to entering the ministry, Rev. Walter had a successful career as a field technician and technical service manager with Kittengers, Underwood Corporation and Olivetti. He also served in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Camp Lee, VA and Fort Benning, GA, for 2 years during the Korean War.
Rev. Walter was called into the gospel ministry and received his Certificate of License in 1967. In 1968, he received his Certificate of Ordination in Holopaw, FL. He continued his ministry studies of the word of God at Luther Rice Seminary in Jacksonville, FL; receiving his Bachelor of Theology in 1969, Bachelor of Divinity 1970, Master of Theology 1973 and his Doctor of Ministry 1976. He served for 37 years as the Pastor for Oak Level Baptist Church in Ocoee, FL.
He is predeceased in death by former wife Sally, son McSwain Fowler, Jr., and stepson Thomas L. Sapp. He is survived by his loving wife, Mildred Louise Fowler, of Ocoee, his daughter Diane Christian of Apopka, Granddaughter Shantel Adams of Apopka, Grandson Jeremy Fowler of Deltona, Granddaughter Emma Fowler of South Carolina, Stepdaughter Sharon Mills (Bob) of Winter Garden, and Daughter in law Darleen Sapp.
The family will receive for viewing and visitation relatives and friends from 10-11AM on March 12, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 11AM at Starke Lake Baptist Church, 611 West Avenue, Ocoee, FL 34761.
A private military burial service will be held at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL.
The family respectfully requests that masks be worn during the service.
Rev. Walter’s arrangements are in the caring guidance of Winter Oak Funeral Home & Cremations, 1132 E. Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Rev. Walter was born on July 8, 1932, in the town of Union, SC. He is the son of the late Victor L. Fowler and Jeanette Eva Sanders Fowler.
Prior to entering the ministry, Rev. Walter had a successful career as a field technician and technical service manager with Kittengers, Underwood Corporation and Olivetti. He also served in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Camp Lee, VA and Fort Benning, GA, for 2 years during the Korean War.
Rev. Walter was called into the gospel ministry and received his Certificate of License in 1967. In 1968, he received his Certificate of Ordination in Holopaw, FL. He continued his ministry studies of the word of God at Luther Rice Seminary in Jacksonville, FL; receiving his Bachelor of Theology in 1969, Bachelor of Divinity 1970, Master of Theology 1973 and his Doctor of Ministry 1976. He served for 37 years as the Pastor for Oak Level Baptist Church in Ocoee, FL.
He is predeceased in death by former wife Sally, son McSwain Fowler, Jr., and stepson Thomas L. Sapp. He is survived by his loving wife, Mildred Louise Fowler, of Ocoee, his daughter Diane Christian of Apopka, Granddaughter Shantel Adams of Apopka, Grandson Jeremy Fowler of Deltona, Granddaughter Emma Fowler of South Carolina, Stepdaughter Sharon Mills (Bob) of Winter Garden, and Daughter in law Darleen Sapp.
The family will receive for viewing and visitation relatives and friends from 10-11AM on March 12, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 11AM at Starke Lake Baptist Church, 611 West Avenue, Ocoee, FL 34761.
A private military burial service will be held at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL.
The family respectfully requests that masks be worn during the service.
Rev. Walter’s arrangements are in the caring guidance of Winter Oak Funeral Home & Cremations, 1132 E. Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787