Harrel Talmadge Fowler, Sr., 82, of Nederland, TX passed away November 1, 2011 at Christus St. Mary39s Hospital in Port Arthur, TX. He was born August 20, 1929 in Port Neches, TX to the late Henry Thomas and Mable Alice Hoxsey Fowler. He retired from Texaco Oil Refinery where he was a shift foreman.Funeral services will be held at Melancon39s Funeral Home, 1605 Avenue H in Nederland on Friday, November 4, 2011 at 10:00 a.m., Rev. Dr. David Mahfouz officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. A gathering of family and friends will be held Thursday, November 3rd from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.Harrel is preceded in death by his parents wife, Janice Simmons Fowler daughter, Deborah Kay Carrell and greatgrandson, Whitney Chase Williams. He is survived by his daughter, Gwen Gomez and husband, Gerzain of Nederland son, Harrel T. Fowler, Jr. and wife, Cheryl of Nederland grandchildren, Ashley, Torrey, and Whitney Gomez, Tiffany Fowler, Brandy Foster, Ciera Evans, and Danielle Hough greatgrandchildren, Britton Gomez, Briley Gomez, Daphne Solis, Chloe Gomez, Bentley Gomez, Mabrey Gomez, Paisley Gomez, Kenzi Hough, and Camden Hough and sisters, Mary Evans of Kirbyville and Jessie Smith of Houston.Serving as pallbearers are Ashley Gomez, Torrey Gomez, Whitney Gomez, Wesley Evans, Jr., Wesley Evans, Sr., and Jeff Barker. Honorary Pallbearer is Britton Gomez.
Condolences
Vickie Sheffield Styles
December 18, 2011
Barold, Gwen and family, My heart goes out to you and your extended families with the loss of your father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather. I have many memories of him and your family from out young ages. He was a very good, loving and caring man. My prayers are with you and your extended family at his time. Im also keeping Deborahs sons in my prayers. May God bless and keep you in his arms during the upcoming holiday season. Love and prayers to all.
Pat Feldschau
November 4, 2011
Gwen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I know your dad, granddad was so very special and I know he will be missed. May God give you strength in the days ahead Love you and will be keeping you in my prayers. Pat Feldschau and Family
Whitney Gomez
November 4, 2011
Paw Paw, I thought this day would never come. My heart hurts as I accept you have moved on to be with Jesus. But, more than hurt, I am so happy that you are rejoicing in heaven. I know you have waited so long to see Maw Maw. You have left us with so many wonderful memories. You have also left behind a legacy to live by. You were the most selfless man I could ever imagine. You lived your life putting everyone else before yourself, just as Jesus called us to do. I will always miss you, I am so blessed to have had you as my Paw Paw, and I love you so very much. I will see you soon I love you Paw Paw
Phyllis Victor Dovalina
November 3, 2011
Gwen,We are so sorry for your loss. We know how close you were to your dad. Our thought and prayers are with you and your family.
Phoebe West
November 3, 2011
My Dearest Friend, I will miss you so but you will live in my Heart forever, We have been so close most of our lives, I do not know how I can go without talking to you for our our long chats, Harrel you were a wonderful man, and father and grandfather to your children and a good husband to your wife, Good friend to all, I loved you my friend and know you are at rest now .
Jeanine Huckaby
November 3, 2011
Gwen,I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss. I know how close you were to your Daddy. I wish that I could be there with you. Praying for peace and comfort to you.Love you,Jeanine
Ashley Gomez
November 3, 2011
Dear PawPaw,Words cannot describe how much I miss you right now. I know you are in a better place, feeling better than you have ever felt before. You are the PawPaw anyone could ever have. You have taught me so much over the years about being a man and to stand up for what you believe in, that I am truly thankful for. I am so blessed to have had you as a part of my life. I love you more than words can say. You are truly quotMY HEROquot and always will be. I love you PAWPAW
Gwen Gomez
November 3, 2011
Dear Daddy, I will miss you so much. My heart is so heavy right now. You were the daddy that anyone could ask for. You went far and beyond your duties a a dad. There was never a moment that you would not stop what you were doing to help someone in need. You loved your grandchildren with all of your heart and would do anything for them from washing their clothes , wash dishes, water plants, run errands,ect.., no matter how you felt. I know you were in alot of back pain for many years but never once conplained until you could not take it anymore. You are at peace now with NO MORE PAIN . You are at home now where there will be no more pain, tears or sorrow. I know that I will have a rough time as I go through this greiving process but I know that time will heal. But I will never forget you as my one and ONLY DADDY. I love you more than words can say. Daddy I really want you to come back as my tears are flowing please daddy come back to me.PLEASE PLEASE it is so hard.I LOVE YOU MY SPECAIL DADDY