Roy Kenston Fowler, Jr.'s Obituary
Roy Kenston Fowler, Jr. of South Park, formerly of Pleasant Hills, passed away at home on July 21st, 2020, at the age of 80, after a long and hard-fought battle with kidney disease.
He leaves behind to cherish, his wife Theresa, his children Pam (Dennis) Drouilland of Washington, Kathy (AJ) Scarpaci of Bethel Park, Roy (Janell) Fowler III of Maine. He also leaves behind six grandchildren, Matthew, Michael, Claire, Dana, Wyatt, and Eliza and four siblings, Bill and Bob Fowler, Joanne Glasgow and Judy Jones.
He was the son of the late Roy K. and Elizabeth (Euler) Fowler.
Roy and his wife Theresa married at age 19, and enjoyed 61 wonderful years of marriage together. They loved the time that they spent in Deep Creek, Maryland and Lake Placid, Florida. He was an active member of Pleasant Hills Community Church where he served as an elder and a deacon, as well as pioneered the Church's coffee and donut program between services. In addition, Roy served as President at the Pleasant Hills Lions Club, where he received the Melvin Jones Award for outstanding service. He also served on the Planning Commission for the borough of Pleasant Hills and was also President of the HOA of Paradise Village.
His career was spent at GC Murphy's where he worked his way up to a position as buyer in the home office in McKeesport. He then went on to open his own manufacturer's rep company RKF Associates. His family meant everything to him, he was a behind the scenes cheerleader for them in all of their endeavors. He was recently most at peace sitting on his backyard swing and watching the variety of wildlife there.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2020 from 2 PM to 4 PM and 6 PM to 8 PM at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. Due to the current health restrictions, the Church Service will be held privately and at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, he would ask that you seek out a volunteer opportunity within your community and provide words of encouragement to those who are struggling. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Pleasant Hills Lions Club or Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church. Condolences may be shared www.jeffersonmemorial.biz
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