Thomas Franklin "Tucker" Fowler

Thomas “Tucker” Franklin Fowler, Sr., 81, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on March 10, 2018 in Washington, DC. Born on January 20, 1937, he was the son of the late Cecelia Trice Fowler and Holmes Love Fowler. Tucker was the loving husband of Catherine Fowler, whom he married in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Mechanicsville, MD on November 21, 1959. Tucker is survived by their children; Tommy Fowler (Gail) of Mechanicsville, MD, David Fowler (Stephanie) of Mechanicsville, MD, Nancy Fowler of Marathon, FL 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. As well as brothers, Joe Fowler and John (Ronnie) Fowler. He was preceded in death by his brother Gene Fowler. He graduated from Charlotte Hall Military Academy in 1956. Tucker served in the United States Army from December 6, 1956 to December 4, 1958. He served in Korea, and was stationed at Fort Meade, MD. Tucker’s biggest pride was his grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing, cutting grass and taking his motor home to NASCAR races. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 11:00 AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Mechanicsville, MD with Father Michael Tietjen officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery Helen, MD. Pallbearers will be; Seth Fowler, Blake Fowler, Trey Fowler, Shaun Hardy, Kenny Lloyd, and Jake Senatore. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Christy Hardy, Taylor Fowler, Kennedy Fowler, Blair Fowler, and Erin Sieber. Contributions may be made to the Mechanicsville Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 15 Mechanicsville, MD 20659.