James A. Fowden, Jr.

On July 16, 2009 James A. Fowden, Jr. of Fleming Island passed away at the age of 86 after a long illness. He was born in Richmond, VA on February 10, 1923 the only child of James A Fowden and Cornelia C Fowden. He graduated from Granby High School in Norfolk, VA and attended the Norfolk Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He joined the US Navy during WWII and earned the wings of a Naval Aviator. As a Naval Reservist, he again served his country after being recalled for the Korean War. He remained in the Naval Reserve, serving over 20 years and retired as a Lieutenant Commander. His distinguished career with New York Life Insurance Company was highlighted by his being named General Manager for several offices, ending his career as General Manager of the Jacksonville, FL office. His lifelong interests were boating, traveling and his affiliation with Naval Aviation. Survived by his wife of 65 years, Copper Fowden, son James A Fowden III and wife Patricia, daughter Joanne F Reckis and husband Ralph, son Clayton T Fowden and daughter Cooke F Macdonald. Grandchildren Dustin Fowden and wife Debi, Chris Fowden and wife Michelle, Jamie Reckis Bailey and husband Matt, Kimberly Fowden Hanson and husband Devin, W. Clay Fowden and wife Celeste, Robert Reckis and wife Lisa, Jason Fowden and 7 great-grandchildren. Inurnment will be in the Columbarium at Arlington National Cemetery. Please sign the family’s online register book at www.broadusraines.com. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.