James Edward Fowler, Jr. (Jim) passed into the arms of his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, at 11:04 a.m. on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at his home in Rantoul with his wife Diane, and their friend, Connie Shepherd, at his side.  Jim is survived by his wife of 51 years, Diane (Warren) Fowler, children Karen (Darryl) Savage, David (Johnnah Landry) Fowler, and six grandchildren.

Jim was raised in Loda, IL, the son of James Edward Fowler, Sr. (Eddie) and Elsie Myers Fowler.  He graduated from Buckley-Loda High School in 1964, and Prairie Bible College, Alberta, Canada in 1970.  Jim was a pastor and pastored in Baptist churches in Urbana, IL, Kenora, Ontario, and Nipigon, Ontario, Canada.  In 1990 he became the Executive Director of the Christian Servicemen's Center, Inc. which was headquartered in Rantoul.

A private burial service will be held at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Loda, and a Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at a later date at Bible Baptist Church, Rantoul. Baier Family Funeral Services, Paxton is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the Bible Baptist Church, Rantoul. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com.