Obituary of Master Sergeant Thermon Paul "T.P." Fowler, USAF, Ret.

Benton - MSgt. Thermon Paul (T.P.) Fowler, 82, passed away at his home on Friday, December 11, 2020. He was born January 31, 1938, in Prescott, AR to Marteel Carman. He graduated from Harmony Grove High School in Haskell, Saline County, AR in 1955, and joined the U.S. Air Force the same year.

T.P. served his Country faithfully for 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. He retired in 1975 as a Master Sergeant with 119 combat missions, 5 Air Medals and a total of 5,788.8 flying hours. It was this love for his Country that kept him involved in organizations such as The American Legion where he served as Vice Commander, Commander, and Adjutant of Alison-Ivey Post 202 in Benton, LA. He also served as Vice Commander, Commander, and DEC for the 4th District of The American Legion. T.P. was a member of the 40 & 8 Voiture 137, Shreveport, where he served as Chef de Gare from 2006-2009. He was a member of the American Legion Riders and rode with the Patriot Guard when called upon.

T.P.  was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Catherine Fowler. He is survived by son, Douglas E. Fowler and wife Sara; daughter, Melissa M. Flores; grand-daughter, Carmen Fowler Ayoub and husband Anthony; grandson, Dustin S. Fowler and wife Brittany; and 6 great-grandchildren.

T.P. loved riding his motorcycle, gardening, and his animals. He watched Jeopardy every night and was famous for telling jokes and stories to anyone that would listen. Above all, he loved being Dad & Baw-Baw and spending time with his family and close friends. 

“If I had a life to live over, I would do it the same way.”-T.P. Fowler

Visitation will be Tuesday, December 15, 2020 from 5-7 pm at Boone Funeral Home in Bossier City, LA.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 10:00 am at Boone Funeral Home. 

Burial will take place Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Sweet Home Church cemetery near Prescott, AR. 

Pallbearers will be Dustin Fowler, Charles Pardue, Rick McDonald, Alan English, Dan Felicetty and Nate Strickland 

Honorary Pallbearers: Phil Coleman, Anthony Ayoub and The Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club- Chapter 75