Jack D. Fowler of Mount Carmel went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2026. He was born in Eldorado on March 25, 1941. On September 1, 1965, Jack married Trudy (Gidcumb) Fowler, and together they shared 57 years of marriage before her passing. Jack was a graduate of Eldorado High School, Southern Illinois University and The University of Kentucky School of Law.
Jack devoted more than 60 years to the practice of law. He began his career with Texaco in Lexington from 1965–1968 before moving to Indianapolis to work for Nisenbaum & Brown from 1968–1973. In 1973, Jack moved to Mount Carmel in conjunction with work on the Keensburg Mine. For nearly 30 years, he worked within the natural resources sector alongside partners including John Rhine, Bill Cawley, and Stan Ernest. He later returned to corporate law, serving Mt. Carmel Stabilization as Director of Safety and Legal Counsel for nearly 23 years.
Beyond his legal career, Jack treasured time spent with his family, reading, sports and serving his church. His greatest passion was his faith in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Alongside Trudy, Jack was a devoted member of Evangelical United Methodist Church, where their faith and service touched many lives.
Jack is survived by his sons, Matthew (Tricia) Fowler and Nathan (Lori) Fowler; eight grandchildren, Anna (Bryce) Sauer, Emily (Caleb) Parlee, Luke Fowler, Leah Fowler, Kate Fowler, Lydia Fowler, Adah Fowler, and Jonas Fowler; and two great-grandchildren, Elsie Sauer and Elizabeth Parlee. He is also survived by his siblings, Kim (Mona) Edwards, Susan Rhine, and Janice Fowler.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Trudy Fowler and his parents Orval and Clara Edwards.
Visitation and funeral services for Jack will be held at First Baptist Church of Mt. Carmel. Visitation will take place Friday, May 29, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 31, at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at 5:00 p.m. at Wolf Creek Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jack’s memory to the Wabash Valley College Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the church or may be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with arrangements. To View Jack’s tribute wall and leave condolences for the Fowler family, please visit keepesfuneralhome.com.
