Douglas W. Fowler

PIERPONT-Douglas W. Fowler, 77, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Saturday, September 5, 2026, in Andover, Ohio.

He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on February 11, 1949, the son of Richard and Mary (Boney) Fowler.

Doug was always a hard worker and started working full-time at the age of 16 after his parents had both passed away.  When he turned 18, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam conflict.  

After he got out of the service, he began his 40-year career in the car sales business, It was something he was very passionate about and he enjoyed meeting new people every day through the business.  He owned several different dealerships, including Doug Fowler Chrysler-Plymouth in Kingsville, Ohio for many years. He then continued his work at Bob Ferrando - Ford Lincoln Mercury in Girard PA, where his co-workers became his family; he finally retired in 2016.  

On September 8, 2012, after 11 years together, he married Leanna Sowry, his true love and soulmate.  They were blessed with a marriage filled with love, friendship and a mutual devotion to one another.

In his free time he enjoyed, camping, fishing while kayaking on Pymatuning Lake; having people over for cookouts at the Lake Village campgrounds where they enjoyed summers for the past 24 years.  He was a talented carpenter and enjoyed building projects around the house.  He was also an animal lover. He loved his dogs, Miley and Cooper and he also had pet chickens, especially his favorite “Hey-Hey” at their home in Pierpont.

Whether at the campgrounds or at home; the times that brought him the greatest memories and joys were those celebrated with his family and friends that he loved so very much and with all his heart.

He is survived by his loving family; his wife Leanna; his daughter Gia Fowler and his son Douglas Fowler; his step-children: Kyle (his best friend, Aly) Bowers, Katelyn (Cody) Addair and Alex Bowers; his grandchildren: Emily Fowler, Carmen Fowler, Branden Cell, Gabbie Caito, Cameron Caito, Jadyn Lawson, Sasha Bowers, Spencer Addair and Sawyer Addair; his sister-in-law Joann Fowler, his in-laws, Gary (Sandi) Sowry, Kathy (Sam) Shinault and Deanna Howell.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Toni Caito-McGlaughlin, his stepdaughter Ashlee Bowers; his brothers, David and Richard; brother-in-law Ray Howell; and his in-laws, Lorren “Bud” and Carol Sowry; and one of his favorite dogs ever “Spotsie”

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Fleming-Billman Funeral Home, 526 W Prospect Rd., Ashtabula.  Calling hours will be held from 11:00-1:00 with his funeral service beginning at 1:00.

Memorial contributions can be made in his name to Walking with Memphis Dog Rescue- 350 N. Amboy Road, Conneaut, Ohio 44030, the Ashtabula Co. APL, 5970 Green Road, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 or the Lake Village Campground, 6684 Leon Road Andover 44003.  Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.   

Doug's family would like to thank all his friends and relatives who helped give him such a full and blessed life, especially recognizing his dear friends Gene & Kathy Baker and Dave and Darla Rockovich.

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