John Bruce Fowler was born March 14, 1957 to J.D and Bobbie Jane Fowler in Jasper, Texas. He attended Church of Christ at a young age and later attended Mount Olive Baptist Church. He became member of the New Pilgrims Apostolic Church of Woodville under leadership of Apostle Tony Terrell.

In 1979 and 1981, John had two sons, Valderick and Stephen. In 1982, John met the love of his life, Shelia Adams. He fell deeply in love and married on August 19, 1989, to that union three children were born: Whitney, Johnderrick, and Candace.

John was a great carpenter for many many years. He was awesome with his hands. He was an entrepreneur of J&S Construction. He was a true Dallas Cowboys Fan. John was very loving and known for his dancing moves. He loved and cherished all his grandchildren.

Preceding him in death was his parents, JD and Bobbie Fowler, and son, JohnDerrick.

On Monday, September 10, 2024, God called his faithful servant to eternal rest.

He is survived by his wife, Shelia Fowler; four children, Valderick Fowler (Tracy), Stephen Odom, Whitney Limbrick (Walter), and Candace Bean (Terrence), all of Jasper, TX; four sisters, Rita Fowler, Sandra Mahathay (Billy), Hattie Fowler of Jasper, TX, and Danette Little
(Earnest) of St. Louis, MO; six sisters-in-law and six brothers-in-law; one uncle, Claude Adams; fifteen grandchildren, Valexsia, Valdarion, Chasity, Kamryn, Tahara, Serenity, Kyren, Shakephen, Jardyn (Fancy), Crayton, Cirderrick, Joi, Zayden, Jaxon, and Zyriana;
three great-grandchildren, Kae'lynn, Saige, and Kaliana; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.