Marvin Wayne “Cowboy” Fletcher 1938-2025

Marvin Wayne “Cowboy” Fletcher

1938-2025

Marvin Wayne “Cowboy” Fletcher, 87, of Alba passed away on Dec. 20, 2025.

He was born June 29, 1938 in Wood County to Hallie-Byrd Fletcher and Marvin Fletcher. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Georgia Stiles and Betty Ann James; and his brother-in-law, George Stiles.

Cowboy is survived by his devoted wife, Frances Jean Fletcher; his daughter, Hallie-Byrd Jean Fletcher Johnson and son-in-law, Phil Johnson; his adopted daughter, Casey Bohannan; sister-in-law, Mary Stokes; and brother-in-law, John Stokes.

Cowboy retired after 30 years of service as a field inspector for the Texas Railroad Commission and continued his work as a lifelong cattleman.  

Visitation was held at 9 a.m. on Dec. 27, 2025 at Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home in Alba, followed by the funeral service and burial.