With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Vance Fowler of Lumberton, Texas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James Vance left this world on September 9, 2025 at the age of 96, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Vance Fowler to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Callie Ola Woolsey Fowler and Jason George Fowler; his wife Betty Ruth Fowler; and his stepdaughter Peggy Brown. He is survived by: his children, Vickie Lynn Fowler of Beaumont and James Douglas Fowler of Thailand; his stepdaughters, Brenda Chance (Ronnie) of Fredericksburg and Paula Schooley of Porter; his stepgrandchildren, Robin Chance (Aly Hakam), Alan Patterson (Addie) of Cameron, Ruthann Richardson (Jaz) of Lumberton, Tarah Tumlinson (Charlie) of Evadale and David Beadle (Tracy) of Tyler; and his stepgreat-grandchildren, Brinley Patterson, Cade Patterson, River Richardson, Michah Sanchez and Gabe Sanchez.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 16th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of Lumberton (1206 S Main St, Lumberton, TX 77657). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 16th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church (1206 S Main St, Lumberton, TX 77657). A burial will be held on Tuesday, September 16th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Oak Bluff Memorial Park (618 Block St, Port Neches, TX 77651).
In lieu of flowers the family has suggested donations be made in his honor to First Baptist Church of Lumberton, 1206 South Main Street, Lumberton, Texas 77657.