Grissom-Clark Funeral Home | Atlanta, GA

Obituary For Herman Earl Fowlkes

Mr. Herman Earl Fowlkes of Fayetteville died Friday 17, 2012. Celebration of Life service for Mr. Herman Earl Fowlkes of Fayetteville will be 11:00am Friday, August 24, 2012 at Saint Philip AME Church, 240 Candler Rd., S.E., Atlanta, GA 30317, the Reverend William D. Watley, Pastor, officiating. His body will lie in state one hour before the service. Entombment, Melwood Cemetery, Stone Mountain.

Visitation Thursday, August 23, 2012 from 2:00pm until 9:00pm. Grissom-Clark Funeral Home, 227 East Lake Dr., S.E. (at Memorial Dr.) 404 373-3191.

Earl leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Mrs. Doris A. Fowlkes, two daughters, Tia D. Fowlkes and Kiva J. Fowlkes; one son, Kelvin L. Cannady; five grandchildren, Sidney Fowlkes, Caleb Fowlkes, Ethan Fowlkes, Chrysanthia Drains and Tyeshia Palmer; two great-grandchildren, Madison and Meagan Griffin; siblings, three brothers, Edward Dean (Shirley) Fowlkes, Dr. Harold (Vernistein) Tubbs, William Loneal (Wilma) Fowlkes; one sister, Catherine Thornton; mother-in-law, Ruby Lee; sisters-in-law, Peggy Fowlkes, Earnestine Fowlkes, Marilyn (Andrew) Brackett, Julia (Leon) Junior, and Teresa Shipmon; brothers-in-law, Joseph Lee, Robert Lee, Marvin Lee and Gene (Victoria) Lee; godparents, Captain Calvin Kemp and Dr. Jean Devard-Kemp; a host of nieces, nephews, play sisters and play brothers, Saint Philip Church family, co-workers, beloved buddies, Edward & Lottie Rivers and Bill and Mattie Croix and other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Saint Philip Food Pantry.

Guest Book

Dear Tia Fowlkes and Family, May God's grace strengthen you and His peace comfort you now and in the days ahead. Shalom, Sharon McClendon

- Sharon McClendon

Tia, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God grant you peace and comfort. Felita

- Felita Johnson

May you be conforted during this time of transition. My condolences to you and your family.

- Jacquelyn Anderson

Goodby old friend. May The Lord be with you and we meet again some day. Chuck

- Charles Mobley

I offer condolences and prayers for you the family. It is my sincerest desire to be there with you on Friday, but I will be there in spirit and with much prayer for your strength. I love you and will be keeping check on your well being. Love Regina

- Regina Taylor

My prayer are with you and your family. Co-worker of Tia Fowlkes

- Shandra Gooden

To The Family. Mr. Earl Fowlkes was a good man. He was like my big brother being my next door neighbor. Pam and I have been blessed to have Earl & Doris Fowlkes as neighbors for 16 years. Greg & Pam Kelly

- Greg & Pam Kelly

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Earl was a dear friend to us. We will miss him.

- Arthur & Bertha Clowers