Ronald Fowlkes

September 29, 1945 - July 26, 2020

Ronald Fowlkes of Orlando,FL (formerly of Earlysville, VA) passed peacefully on July 26, 2020, after months of failing health, in his home with his wife Joyce, his sons Ryan and Justin, and grandson Tristan by his side. Ron was born in Washington, DC in 1945. He was 74 at the time of death. He accepted Jesus, as his Lord and Savior and was baptized September 1974. He is at peace and healed as he is with Jesus. Ron worked for National Grounds Intelligence Center, Charlottesville, VA. He retired after 30 years of service October 2004. He also delivered the “Charlottesville Guide” for Carden Jennings Publishing Company and retired after 20 years of service November 2004. Ron enjoyed weight lifting, biking, fishing, metal detecting, and coaching his sons undefeated soccer team in their early years. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Lidia Fowlkes, his son David Fowlkes, and granddaughter Ashley Sears. He is survived by his wife Joyce Fowlkes, his sons Justin and Ryan Fowlkes of Orlando, FL. His daughter Cheryl Fowlkes, brother William Fowlkes (Robin) and sister Sharon Willingham (Steve) all of Maryland. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews, other relatives and dear friends. Ron will be missed by family and friends. He wished his ashes to be scattered in the Blue Ridge Mountains. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please leave a remembrance of Ron below. We would enjoy reading memories of him.