Raymond Eldridge “Ray” Fowler, Jr., 71, of Prince Frederick passed away January 12, 2017 at his residence. He was born October 8, 1945 in Prince Frederick to Raymond Eldridge, Sr. and Irene Virginia (Buck) Fowler. Ray was raised in Dares Beach and Broomes Island and he attended Calvert County public schools. He was an auto body mechanic and owned and operated Custom Auto Body in Clinton. Ray enjoyed drag racing, gardening, bird watching, animals and spending time with his family, especially his daughters.

Ray is survived by daughter Tonya R. Fowler (Dennis Windsor) of Huntingtown, his father Raymond E. Fowler, Sr. of Prince Frederick, mother Irene (Buck) Fowler of Lusby, and grandson Raymond Andrew Fowler of Huntingtown. Also surviving are brothers Donnie and Richie Fowler, both of Prince Frederick, and Gerald “Bootie” Fowler of Lusby and sister Theresa Cranford of Huntingtown. Ray was preceded in death by daughter Lori Lynn Fowler, brother James Fowler and a sister Joyce Ann Fowler.