Townson-Rose Funeral Home

Obituary for Robert Milton Fowler


08/27/1943 - 05/01/2021


Robert Milton Fowler, age 77 of Murphy, NC passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021.

He was born in Atlanta, GA to the late Florene Lindsey Fowler. Robert was a US Marines veteran. He was a bus driver for MARTA in Atlanta. He enjoyed woodworking; making bird houses. Robert loved watching old westerns and fishing. He was an avid sports fan; supporting the Atlanta Braves and the Georgia Bulldogs. Robert was a member of Hanging Dog Baptist Church where he served as a trustee and also a member of Floyd Road Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher, Youth Minister and a trustee before he moved to Murphy.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Woody Fowler and one brother, Danny Joe Fowler.

He is survived by his daughter, Amy Ensley and fiancé Shaun Connell; one brother, Charles Fowler of Smyrna, GA; one sister, Jenna Ray of the Peachtree community; and one grandson, Talon Ensley.

A graveside service will be held at 3 pm, Monday, May 10, 2021 at the Riverview Memorial Park in Smyrna, GA. Rev. Keith Collins will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 4-6 pm, Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Murphy.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.


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