Obituary of Norman Richard Fowler

Norman Richard Fowler, 78 of Bedford, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at his residence. He was born on Monday, June 29, 1942 in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Anson Richard Fowler and Carrie Elizabeth Zeiler Fowler. He was retired from American Electric Power and was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Mae Durst Fowler; his son, Todd R. Fowler & wife, Taffy; his daughter, Brenda F. Patterson & husband, Kevin; grandchildren, Chase Peters, Lindsay York & husband, Ethan, Kyle Patterson as well as his great-grandchildren, Wyatt & Amelia York and brother, Robert A. Fowler & wife, Bea. The family requests those wishing to make memorials to consider Main Street United Methodist Church, 212 East Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523 or a charity of your choice. The family will receive friends beginning from 9:30 until 10:30 on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford and a graveside service will follow at 11:00 am at Greenwood Cemetery with Rev. Emmanuel Bautista officiating. The Fowler family and Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service requests that everyone follow CDC guidelines by wearing masks and observe social distancing. Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.