Edward Ray Fowler, 86, passes away in Cashiers, NC
Edward Ray Fowler, 86, died on October 1, 2026, in Cashiers, North Carolina. A former National Guard member and local business owner, he was a founding member of the Glenville-Cashiers Rescue Squad and served as a deacon at Cashiers Baptist Church. His funeral is scheduled for October 10, 2026.
Key points
- Edward Ray Fowler died on October 1, 2026, at age 86.
- He served in the National Guard from 1963 to 1969.
- He owned the Olde Home Place Shop and worked as a Christmas tree farmer.
- He was a founding member of the Glenville-Cashiers Rescue Squad and Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department.
- Funeral services are set for October 10, 2026, at Cashiers Baptist Church.
Background
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Why it matters
Fowler’s death marks the loss of a long-serving community figure in Cashiers, NC, who contributed to local emergency services, religious institutions, and small businesses for decades. His role as the last surviving active founding member of the Rescue Squad highlights a generational shift in local civic leadership.
What to watch
Visitation and funeral services will be held on October 10, 2026, at Cashiers Baptist Church, followed by burial at Hamburg Cemetery in Glenville, NC. The family has requested donations to the Glenville-Cashiers Rescue Squad and INWORD Ministries in lieu of flowers.
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