Joe Max Rowland
Joe Max Rowland
(July 29, 1932 – February 8, 2013)
Joe Max Rowland Sr., went to his eternal home on February 8, 2013 with his family at his side. He was a resident of Century, FL for 27 years. Mr. Rowland was born July 29, 1932 in Ariton, AL. He was raised in Jay, FL working from a young age on the family cotton/peanut farm. He served his country in the U S Navy from 1952-1956 aboard the USS Floyd B Parks .He continued to serve in the Navy Reserve until 1960. He drove an employee bus to and from Chemstrand/Monsanto in Pensacola, FL where he worked for several years. After leaving Monsanto he was a self-employed farmer in Wewahitchka, FL He was also self-employed in the trucking industry most of his adult life until his retirement in 2006. He enjoyed the open road and meeting new friends along the way. Mr. Rowland was a member of Little Escambia Baptist Church. He favorite past time was fly fishing, however, he never found as much time as he would have liked to “go fishing”. So now he has laid down the worries and cares of this world he will be able to pursue this passion! Mr Roland is survived by his brothers, Harold (Flora) Rowland of Wewahitchka, FL, Haywood (Carolyn) Rowland of Flomaton, AL, former wife, Mary Colling of Jay, FL , daughter and son in law Cherlyn and Mark McNamara of Brewton, AL , stepchildren, Bubba (Robbie) Hammac and Kenny (Kay) Hammac of Century, FL Donna (Butch) Lewis of Molino,FL, Priscilla (Earl) Forehand and Deborah Davis of Wewahitchka, FL Pasty Tindell of Panama City, FL and many wonderful grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernice and Mary Rowland ,former wives, Mamie Rowland and Ruth Rowland, son, Joe (Joey) Rowland, Jr., daughter Barbara Gortman and step son, Jimmy Strenght. Visitation will be held Sunday, February 10, 2012 from 2-3 PM at Jay Funeral Home and Funeral services at 3PM with Rev. Douglas Hogg officiating and music by pianist his grandson Derek MaNamara. Burial will follow at Pine Level Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers are Daniel McNamara, Miles Hammac, Tim Fredericksen, Kenny Hammas,Jr, Jonathon Lewis , Christopher Rowland, John Malett Rowland and Adam Dudney. Honorary pallbearers are Barnett Hendricks, Bo Brantley, Truss Shell and members of Little Escambia’s Men’s Sunday School Class. The family would like to express their thanks to Covenent Hospice, Jay Hospital Staff, Baptist Hospital Staff, Dr. Bascon Raney and Staff ,Dr. Carletta Collins and Staff, Dr. Jason Roche and Staff, Century Care Center and Amedisys Home Health
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