John Thomas Fowlkes, Sr.

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John Thomas Fowlkes, Sr.

November 5, 1921 ~ April 25, 2026 (age 104) 104 Years Old

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John T. Fowlkes, Sr. of Wake Forest, departed this life on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Public Viewing: 11:30AM-5:00PM at Lea Funeral Home, 2500 Poole Road, Raleigh

Funeral Service: 12:00PM Monday, May 4, 2026 at St Philip Lutheran Church, 7304 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh with a visitation preceding the service from 11:00AM-12:00PM

Interment: Raleigh Memorial Park, 7501 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh

Survivors: Daughters, Deidre Taylor of Raleigh, Alisa (Damon) Washington of Wake Forest; Son, John T. (Michelle) Fowlkes Jr., of Memphis, TN; Six Grandchildren, Twelve Great Grandchildren, Four Great Great Grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends.

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