James Allen Fowler

December 25, 1950 - June 19, 2017

James Allen Fowler, age 66, of Fortuna, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017, at University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. He was born December 25, 1950, in Versailles, a son of James Elbert and Binford (Akin) Fowler. James graduated from Versailles High School in 1968, and Tri County Technical school in 1972, during and after which he surveyed and taught surveying. He also served in the National Guard and spent most of his employment with the Missouri Department of Transportation as a surveyor and design technician for many years until his retirement. James enjoyed spending his retirement on the farm and raising cattle. He is survived by his mother, Binford Fowler of Fortuna and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 24th, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Graveside services and interment will follow in the Akinsville Cemetery in Akinsville. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Akinsville Cemetery Association. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles.