Crosby County News (Ralls, Tex.), Vol. 125, No. 47, Ed. 1 Friday, November 30, 2012 Page: 2 of 12
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Friday, November 30, 2012
Oldest, Youngest andf Farthest Fowlers
Larry Parker, 88, of Granbury (seat front L to R) was the recipient of oldest present
honors at the 58th Fowler Reunion held in the fellowship hall of the Church of Christ in
Crosbyton. Standing in back of Larry is Randy Fowler of Lubbock who was the
youngest in attendance. John Oscar "Jody" Tucker of Mulberry, Arkansas, also
standing and Winfred Fowler of Montrose, Colorado were tied in a toss up as to who
traveled the farthest. It was especially nice to have Larry and his wife, Jackie present
for they had missed some years due to health problems. Larry was a pilot in World
War II. The reunion is planned for the third Saturday in July of 2013.
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58th Fowler Reunion
was held in Crosbyton
The 58th Fowler Reunion was
held in the fellowship hall of the
Church of Christ, Birch and Emerald
in Crosbyton, with festivities begin-
ning at 9:30 a.m. Attendees were
present from throughout Texas with
Arkansas, Colorado and New
Mexico also represented.
The first out of town folks to
register were Harley and Becki
Fowler of Ft. Worth followed closely
by John O. “Jody” and Finda Tucker
of Mulberry, Arkansas.
The first local folks to sign in
were Donal Parker and Don F. Parker,
both longtime residents of Crosby-
ton.
A covered dish luncheon began
about 12 noon with Dayton Parker
of Fubbock offering the prayer for
the wonderful bounty of food, the
opportunity for the gathering and the
safe travel of all attending.
Larry Parker, 88, of Granbury
was recipient of the oldest present
honors while Randy Fowler of Fub-
bock was recognized as the young-
est in attendance. Larry grew up in
the Big Four Community and is the
son of Johney and Fettie Fowler
Parker, Big Four Pioneers. Randy is
the son of Allen and Fenette Fowler
of Crosbyton and the grandson of
Foyd A. and Ethice Feslie Reynolds
Fowler, also pioneers at Big Four.
Winfred and Barbara Fowler of
Montrose, Colorado and John ).
“Jody” and Finda Tucker of Mul-
berry, Arkansas, received “toss up”
honors for traveling the farthest to
attend the festivities.
The Tuckers were recognized
for being the largest family group
present with seven in attendance and
all of them full of fun!
A display of old photographs,
reunion records, history sheets and
old newspaper articles, were pro-
vided for an extra touch of nostalgia
and reminiscences during the day.
Among them was a Bog Four School
Photograph made in 1920.
Many of the parents and grand-
parents of Fowler descendents at-
tending current reunions were pic-
tured among the students, along with
parents and grandparents of their
friends in the community and the
Crosbyton area. Also on display was
the 1912 friendship quilt made for
Willie Matthews when he moved
from Nebraska to Big Four, Crosby
County, Texas.
Those remembered as having
passed since the last reunion were as
follows: Sandra Gail Tucker Stypula,
66, of Newark, Ohio, DOD Satur-
day, 8-27-2011, daughter of John A.
Tucker and Billie White Oats Tucker
of Newark, Ohio and great grand-
daughter of John and Daisie Fowler
Tucker, Big Four Pioneers. John
Milton “JM” Fowler, 81, of Cros-
byton, DOD, Thursday, 1-5-2012,
son of Glenford and Ora Marie Kiser
Fowler and grandson of Alonzo
Amos and Mary Parker Fowler, all
pioneers in the Big Four Commu-
nity. Jeanie FaRue Higginbotham, 64,
of San Angelo, DOD, Monday, 5-
28-2012, daughter of Henry and
Kathleen Matthews Higginbotham of
Crosbyton and granddaughter of
Willie and Fula Edler Matthews, Big
Four pioneers.
The cowboy hat of Elvis “Red”
Fowler was passed to collect funds
for the 2013, which is slated for Sat-
urday, July 20th and everyone is
urged to set this date aside and plan
to attend, The location will be an-
nounced according to Margie
Williamson, reunion coordinator.
Among those sending regards,
though they couldn’t attend were
Tommy Williamson of Pecos, May
Gene Fowler of Flatt Ridgeville,
South Carolina and Mace Williamson
of College Station, Texas.
Those who worked setting up
the display Friday evening enjoyed
a “fresh caught” fish supper pre-
pared by Harley Fowler of Ft. Worth
with others bringing side dished. Plan
for 2013!
Largest Family Group at Fowler Reunion
Arthur and Della Tucker were the largest family group in attendance at the 58th
Fowler Reunion held in Crosbyton. Seated in frint are Verna Tucker Taylor of San
Antonio and Frances Tucker Barnett of Amarillo, and back L to R are John Oscar
"Jody" Tucker and wife, Linda of Mulberry, Arkansas, Don Marvin Barnett of Amarillo
adn Rita Tucker and her husband Jack Tucker of Decatur. A fun loving bunch, these
Tuckers are grandchildren of Daisie Fowler Tucker ad her husband, John, Pioneers in
the Big Four Community, north of Crosbyton, Crosby County, Texas.
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Crosby County News (Ralls, Tex.), Vol. 125, No. 47, Ed. 1 Friday, November 30, 2012, newspaper, November 30, 2012; Ralls, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth707706/m1/2/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Crosby County Public Library.