of Quitman, AR
March 10, 1925 - March 26, 2014
Lonnie Wilson Rowlett 89, of Quitman went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 26, 2014. He was born March 10, 1925 in Morrilton, Arkansas to the late Clifton B. Rowlett and Ella Baker Rowlett.
He was a Navy veteran of WWII, a business teacher at Quitman School system and served the school as Principal and many years as Superintendent. He had a masters degree in education, a past member of the Quitman City Council, committeeman for the Democratic Party, board member of Renegar Apartments, committee member for Cleburne County Cares and an Elder at the Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Ola Jane Bearden Rowlett, son Larry Wayne Rowlett (Donna) of Santa Rosa, California, grandson Brett Rowlett of Santa Rosa, CA, two sisters Opal Rowlett of Quitman and Bronnie Andrews of Smackover, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by a daughter Mary Ellen Rowlett, two brothers William Rowlett and C. B. Rowlett and a sister Ethel Mae Webb.
Services are 3 pm Sunday in the chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Greenbrier with Lynn Burford, Bob Hale and Alex Hale officiating.
Pallbearers are Bill Rowlett, Ralph Webb, Jr. David W. Woodall, David C. Woodall, Louis Parish and Darrell Hopkins.
Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Greenbrier. 501-679-2575
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13 Condolence(s)
Margo (Hensley) Grant
Monday, March 31, 2014
Mr.Rowlett will be missed. He was a very nice and wonderful man. Jane I will keep you in my prayers, you were both wonderful role models for a lot of children. God Bless
Lonnie Freeman
Saturday, March 29, 2014
I didn't know Mr Rowlett but I'll bet my Great Uncle Alvin Holland did, plus a bunch of my cousins that went to Quitman. I went to Quitman in the first grade when we lived east of McGinty Town. Roller McNutt is kind enough to send me emails of Obits and I just kind had good thoughts when I read about his life and family. Being a Democrat pushed me over the top. He must have been a very good man. Peace and Love to the family. Lonnie Freeman
Barbara Guthrie Teeter
Saturday, March 29, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Lonnie's death. He was a wonderful man. He was very special to me and my parents, Cecil and Lola Guthrie.
Joe and Angela Davidson(New)
Friday, March 28, 2014
Ola,
Lots of memories of Mr. Rowlett from school. Also, memories of my dad, Wendell and Mr. Rowlett going rabbit hunting on Saturdays. I am truly sorry for your lost and will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Trista (Sneed) Spence
Friday, March 28, 2014
Mr. and Mrs. Rowlett babysitted me as a young child and boy now how I realize what a handful I was! I referred to them as Pappy and Jane and proud to say that even to this day I can remember days I got to spend there, even thou most were me being a brat ;-) I was very, very sad to hear about Pappy. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Tammy Lindsey Landry
Friday, March 28, 2014
I went to school at Quitman and enjoyed talking to Mr. Rowlett everyday. He was a nice man. I am sorry for your loss.
Meryl
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Hope of a new world is found in God’s inspired Word, the Bible, which states: “[God] will actually swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord will certainly wipe the tears from all faces.” (Isaiah 25:8) This will include bringing back dead ones from the grave. As the apostle Paul wrote: “I have hope toward God . . . that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.” (Acts 24:15) Jesus and the apostles demonstrated this by resurrecting dead ones.—Luke 7:11-16; 8:40-42, 49-56; John 11:1, 14, 38-45; Acts 9:36-42; 20:7-12. Life on earth in a new world, including life for dead ones raised from the grave, will be beautifully crowned with human perfection. God’s healing power will make the minds and bodies of all living completely sound: “No resident will say: ‘I am sick.’”! I'm very sorry for your lose. May God's words seek to comfort you and your family. Sincerely, Meryl
Vicky Ivy Johnson
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Loving memories after a great man who touched so many people in his life. He will always be remembered and missed. God bless all of his family.
Brenda Turney Pate
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Jane and Family,
Mr. Lonnie was a great man and he will be missed by everyone in the area that knew him.
My prayers and thoughts are with youl
Brenda Pate
Tim Reynolds
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Ms. Rowlett and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We who have had the privilege to know Mr. Rowlett are better people because of his character & leadership. Truly the community of Quitman and surrounding area have lost a great friend & neighbor. We pray that God will embrace you with his comfort and love. Tim & Judy (skinner) Reynolds.
Kerri (Stone)Tindall
Thursday, March 27, 2014
We are truly saddened by the news of Mr. Rowletts passing. He was such a great superintendent when I was in school at Quitman. Always had a positive attitude and encouraged us to reach for our goals in life. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this tough time.. God bless each of you!
Jon and Angela Sharp
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Miss Jane and Rowlett Family,
So sorry for your loss. Mr. Rowlett was a fine man and will be remembered fondly.
Jon and Angela Sharp
Erma Dean Dunk
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Jane I am so sorry for your loss Mr Lonnie was a good man and was liked by everone that knew him.