of Marshall, AR
September 2, 1927 - October 8, 2015
William Rowe, age 88 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at his home. He was born on September 2, 1927 in Verona, Mississippi to Lee Henry Rowe and Cordie Elizabeth (Mann) Rowe. William was married to Ruby Arlene Keith and they shared 68 years of marriage together.
William worked for 20 years as foreman for Churchman Construction in Illinois before moving to Marshall, Arkansas in 1979. There he served as Searcy County Deputy and Fire Department volunteer. He loved carpentry, playing guitar, singing songs and spending time with his family.
William was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Leonard; sisters, Louise, Sarah and Vida Mae; and son Jack (Bonnie).
Survivors include wife, Arlene; sons, Glen (Chrissy), Charles (Patricia), Mack (Patricia), Doyle (Vicki) and Lloyd; daughter, Diane (John) Norris; brothers, Paul and Henry; sisters, Wayne and Lib; twenty-two grandchildren; fifty-five great grandchildren; and six great great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mr. Rowe were held 2:00 PM Monday, October 12, 2015 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Tim Reynolds officiating. Visitation was 6-8 PM Sunday, October 11, 2015 in the Chapel. Burial was in Marshall Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Michael Rowe, Tony Ray, Steve Rowe, Jason Rowe, J.R. Rowe and Scott Osborn. Honorary pallbearers were Connie Campbell and Donnie Holliman
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Ken and Chris Adkins
Monday, October 12, 2015
So sorry for your families loss. Prayers for all his family and his wife.
Bruce Stewart
Sunday, October 11, 2015
I'm so sorry for your family's loss. William always imparted me with wisdom whenever we spoke. Sometimes with naked honesty, other times with a dry humor, but he always got his point across.
Bruce Stewart
Sunday, October 11, 2015
So sorry for your family's loss. William was a great man that always imparted me with wisdom when we talked. Sometimes with naked honesty, other times with a dry humor, but he got his point across. He will be missed by many.
Cindy Chambers
Sunday, October 11, 2015
Uncle Bill, my heart is sad and joyous at the same time. It is of great comfort knowing that you are resting and no longer in pain. I am deeply saddened knowing that you are no longer a phone call away sharing your voice and laughter. The memories of you spending time with us in our home when I was growing up have always stayed with me. You stepped seamlessly into the shoes of a father for me. I will never forget the long hours of debating everything (life, religion, business, and politics). You made me question just about everything. I will remember the funny stories and your laugh. You were one of my biggest supporters always encouraging me to be the best, do my best. I miss and reminisce often about the hours of singing with you and listening to you play guitar. The impact that you had on my life has certainly molded and influenced the person that I am today. Know that you will never be forgotten and always remembered with great admiration and many smiles.
Beth Chambers
Sunday, October 11, 2015
RIP Uncle Bill. I love you. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
Shirley J. Gray
Saturday, October 10, 2015
My prayers are with the family.
Debra white
Saturday, October 10, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear this. I so enjoyed him. If there is anything I can do let me know. You all are a strong family & I know he will be extremely missed. I'll never forget him.
Holly Kemp
Saturday, October 10, 2015
I am so so very sorry. We all will miss this fellow. What a jewel. Bet he's giving them heck upstairs !
Asia Crawford
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Revalation 21:3,4 says "With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
paula king
Friday, October 9, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about your lost he was a sweet man