Funeral services for Marvin Wayne “Cowboy” Fletcher, 87, of Alba, were held on December 27, at Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home. Burial followed at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Sam Fletcher, Charles Steve Mallory, Dustin Bohannan, Mike Glidewell, Stevan Johnston, and Chandler Bohannan. Honorary pallbearers were Randy Earley, Larry Lawrence, Carrol Johnston, Mike King, Justin Barron, Johnny Byrd, Junior McKenzie, Jim Bob Williams, Land Jordan and John Stokes.
Mr. Fletcher died on December 20, 2025, holding his daughter’s hand in the same home where he was born. He was born on June 29, 1938, to Hallie-Byrd Fletcher and Marvin Fletcher, He grew up with a deep love for people, hard work, and his community.
Over the course of his life, he held many roles, but he was most proud of his 30 years of service as a Field Inspector for the Texas Railroad Commission and his lifelong work as a cattleman. He was a lifelong gun collector and hunter and was known for making a mean squirrel stew. He was a loving husband and father, and embodied determination and resilience, always teaching his daughter to “get back on the horse,” both in the arena and in life.
He never missed a play day, basketball game, cheerleading event, UIL competition, or award ceremony.
Mr. Fletcher is survived by his devoted wife, Frances Jean Fletcher; daughter, Hallie-Byrd Jean Fletcher Johnson and son-in-law Phil Johnson; adopted daughter, Casey Bohannan; cousins, Sam Fletcher and Junior McKenzie; sister-in-law, Mary Stokes; and brother-in-law, John Stokes.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Georgia Stiles and Betty Ann James; and brother-in-law, George Stiles.