Elvin C. Fowler, age 95 years, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at the Missouri Veterans Home, Warrensburg, Missouri. Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Missouri. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Good Hope Baptist Church and may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Elvin was born November 21, 1918 in Clinton, Missouri the son of Leonard and Mary Ann (McGinnis) Fowler. Elvin farmed from 1951 until his retirement in 1999. He was an adult leader for 4H and a member of the MU Extension Service for many years. Elvin was also a member of Good Hope Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Cornelia in August of 2012,one daughter, Mary Francine, one grandson, one great-grandson, Dustin Cunningham, and three brothers; Irvin, Edwin, and Hubert.

Survivors include one son, Jim Fowler (Connie) of Clinton, Missouri, three daughters; Jean Dennis of Clinton, Missouri, Joyce Hotelling (Bill) of Fair Grove, Missouri, and Carolyn Routon (Terry) of Clinton, Missouri, a sister, Merle Howell of Clinton, Missouri, 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephew.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.