of Guy, AR
July 24, 1929 - October 30, 2017
E.C. Rowlett, 88, passed from this life on October 30, 2017. Born to the late John Mose and Harriett Rowlett in Guy, Arkansas, July 24, 1929. E.C. was a lifelong resident of Guy, AR, where he began a career in construction and cattle. In 1946 he married Margaret Holeman and together they would spend the next 44 years achieving their passion for a successful life. In 1990, cancer would take the life of Margaret. In 1997, E.C. married Arlene Crafton and together they continued the cattle and land operation. From 1958 to 2005 through diligent hard work he would successfully own and operate E.C. Rowlett Construction Co., R & H Asphalt, and Crystal Hill Rock Quarry. During this time he also raised and sold registered Saler, Polled Hereford and Black Angus Cattle.
E.C. is preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Holeman Rowlett, and second wife, Arlene Crafton Rowlett, parents, brothers, Bill, Jim, and RB Rowlett, sisters, Bessie Mae Woofter, Loelle Walthal, Vida Crafton, and Venice Joyner.
He is survived by his daughter, Carolyn R. Henderson (Jerry), grandsons, Brian Henderson (Amy), Shannon Henderson (Traci), granddaughter, Jayla Ruple (Jeremy), great grandsons, Brent Henderson (Jessica), Blake Henderson, Sawyer Henderson, Elijah Ruple, Asher Ruple, and step great grandson Jackson Reno.
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00PM Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Copperas Springs Church in Guy. Funeral Service will begin at 10:00AM Thursday November 2, 2017 at Copperas Springs Baptist Church with Burial following at Copperas Springs Cemetery.
Our deepest sympathies to Carolyn & Jerry, Brian, Shannon, & Jayla.
With fondest memories and prayers for comfort during this time of sorrow, David and Leslie
Mr. Caraway and Ms. Margaret were such wonderful people during a troubling time in my life. Mr. Caraway taught me how to ride horses and fish. I will NEVER EVER forget him standing on the edge of the pond and whistling for the Fish and just see rolling water appear. Ms. Margaret taught me how to cook, cut roses,, and allowed me to make ceramics. They will Never be forgotten I think of them often. Their selfless acts of kindness will be rewarded. God Bless you Mr. Caraway will miss you.
To Ms. Carolyn I'm sorry for you loss my sympathy's are with you and your family.
So sorry for your loss, prayers for all of you.
So sorry for your loss. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
I just want to say that in the years I spent working for E.C. and Jerry as a third generation Rowlett employee in fact , that I always was treated very fairly and I enjoyed the "family" atmosphere of that work environment. I will always be thankful to you all for treating me so well.I miss working with you. I pray God be with you all. May E.C. go with God and join the many other hard working men from that generation. With my respect, Randy.
Caroline and family,
Your dad and mom had such a special place in our lives. The visits made to your house when we were younger made such good memories. Caraway was at the last reunion I attended several years ago. I was so glad to get to visit with him and see his great smile.
Our prayers are with you and your family.
With our deepest sympathy from all of us at Clark Machinery.
Dear Carolyn and Family, You have our deepest sympathy. Caraway will be greatly missed; he was loved and admired by all in Guy community. We loved talking with him at church and he made such an effort to be there for services when he was able. We pray God will wrap His arms of love around you and give you comfort and peace as we celebrate the homegoing to Heaven of such a fine Christian man. With Love and Prayers, Woody and Margie Parker
With all my prayers to the family. I have a lot of respect for EC I will miss his story’s .what a great man!
My family will always remember the good times we shared with Caraway and Margaret. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
E. C. will always be remembered as a very good friend. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Bill and I always considered Caraway a friend and sometimes traded cattle with him. I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Condolences to the Family.
Graves & Associates, Don Graves
You will be missed so much.