Lieutenant Colonel James Monroe Fowler, Jr., was born July 2, 1956, in Wiergate, Texas, to James Monroe Fowler, Sr., and, Priscilla Spikes
Fowler.

James graduated from Burkeville High School in the class of 1974. Upon graduation, James attended Prairie View A&M University were
he played on the baseball team, as well became a member of the Club Crescendo Social Club for Men. James also joined Prairie View's ROTC program. In ROTC, James was recognized as a Distinguished Military Student and was a Cadet Major. James earned his Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Studies from Prairie View and received his Texas Educator Certificate upon graduation.

James also met his wife, Charlotte Baldwin, at his alma mater, and they were married on August 4, 1979. They added four children to their union, three daughters and one son.

James was commissioned into the United States Army in 1979 and achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. While in the military, James
served as a Professor of Military Science at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, and was recognized by the NAACP for reviving the
schools ROTC program. In 1995, he earned a master's degree in human resources development from Webster University. James retired in
1999, after proudly serving his country for 20 years. The discipline and patriotism he learned in the U.S. Army never left him, as friends and
family will attest. The U.S. Army recognized James for his honorable service with a Ranger Tab, IOBC Distinguished Honor Graduate, Expert Infantry Badge, Parachutist Badge, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Superior Unit Award, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon.

Following his retirement from the military, James initially worked for San Antonio Express News. He later became a licensed independent
insurance agent and owner of an insurance business. He was a long-term associate of Premier Insurance Solutions of San Antonio, Texas. James was extremely passionate about his work and loved helping his clients.

He was highly respected, well-known, and well-regarded in the San Antonio community.

James was preceded in death by his father, James Monroe Fowler, Sr., and his mother, Priscilla Spikes Fowler. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Charlotte Fowler; children, La Torya Fowler, Jessica Fowler, and Precina Fowler; and his son, James Monroe Fowler III; two sisters, Shelia Adams and Patrina Fowler; two brothers, Joseph Fowler and Greggory Fowler; mother-in-law, Charlesetta Baldwin; brother-in-law, Gregory Baldwin; sons-in-law, Patrick Okosun and Drago Mrsic; six grandchildren, Michiya Golphin, Asaiya Golphin, Javad Golphin, Patrick Okosun, Trinity Okosun, and Drago Mrsic; aunt, Emma Lee McCarter; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.