It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of James Aubrey "Jamie" Fowler, 70, of Avenue, MD, on December 27, 2024. Jamie died peacefully with his family holding his hand and surrounding him with love. Jamie was born on January 1, 1954, in Washington, D.C. to his loving parents, the late Helen and George Fowler. His family moved to St. George's Island in the 60s, and he attended St. Teresa and Little Flower Elementary Schools and Great Mills High School. Jamie was the youngest of eight siblings, who liked to call him baby brother. Even though he wasn't born here, Jamie was totally a St. Mary's County good old boy.

On March 15, 1974, he married the love of his life, Gay Fowler, at Holy Angels Church, and together they celebrated over 50 years of love and happiness. He lived on beautiful St. Catherines Sounds, where he loved looking out over the river and watching all the wildlife. Jamie was the proud father of his loving daughter, Lorrie, and was an awesome Pop to his grandsons, Adam and Aaron. He was always there for every event in their lives. Family was everything to Jamie and he was dearly loved by everyone; his nieces and nephews called him their "cool uncle."

In 1977, Jamie started his own painting company and over the years he had many loyal and long-term customers. He had an outstanding work ethic; he took pride in every job and always tried to ensure that every customer received the absolute best that he could provide.

Jamie was an avid reader, reading a couple of books a week. He made sure he got his coffee and newspaper every morning and stayed on top of what was happening. Everyone liked to see and talk to Jamie, he was interesting and funny. He kept a great outlook on life and was always cheerful. He loved rock and roll and blues music and was a big fan of the Nighthawks. He was a member of the Bucksnorts and enjoyed attending every party. Jamie had a very strong faith; he was a longtime parishioner at Holy Angels Catholic Church where he was a greeter, welcoming everyone. He also served as an usher and helped out with many church functions.

Jamie is survived by his loving wife, Gay Fowler, daughter, Lorrie Fowler, grandsons, Adam Lemoi and Aaron Lemoi, his siblings, Mary Russell, Zoe Ann Vest, and Tony Fowler, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Rick Fowler, George "Bitsy" Fowler, Celeste Downs, and Virginia Hughes.

There are no words to express our pain at losing Jamie so suddenly and unexpectedly. He will be missed every day. But sadness was not his style, he liked laughter and music, good food, and great conversation. We will honor his memory by doing the things he loved and keeping his spirit close until we meet again.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 9, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 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, January 10, 2024, at 11:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD with Father William Gurnee officiating. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Bushwood, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be Adam Lemoi, Aaron Lemoi, Chris Sundberg, Mark Vest, Johnny Norris, and Joey Tippett.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the 7th District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609.