John Fowlkes Jr. Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Fowlkes Jr. of Gaffney, South Carolina, who passed away on November 23, 2025, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Ruth Ann Parsons Fowlkes; his parents, John Garland Fowlkes Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Carter; and his grandsons, Christopher Fowlkes and Dominic Galosi.
He is survived by: his children, Steve Fowlkes (Donna) of Gaffney, Mike Fowlkes (Missy) of Gaffney and Susan Fowlkes Witherel (Brian) of Fort Mill; his sister June Collier of Tampa, FL; his grandchildren, Hunter Newton (Paige), Carter Newton (Kari), Leigha Durdon (Landon), Kyle Galosi, Jacob Fowlkes (Allie) and Adam Fowlkes; and his great grandchildren, Nate Fowlkes, Kennedy Durdon, Boone Durdon, Briggs Durdon, Kaleigh Grace Newton, Blakeland Christopher Newton, Ellie Newton and Fiona Newton.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 25th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Blakely Funeral Home (1047 Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney, SC 29341). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 26th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Buford Street United Methodist Church (120 E Buford St, Gaffney, SC 29340).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Buford Street United Methodist Church, 120 E. Buford Street, Gaffney, SC, 29340 or Marine Corp League, P.O. Box 667, Gaffney, SC 29342.
