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John Alton Rowley

April 18, 1924 — March 3, 2019

Mr. John Alton "Dick" Rowley, age 94, of 301 Branch Street, Elm City was called to eternal rest on Sunday, March 3, 2019.  He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served our country faithfully.  A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 1 pm at First Missionary Baptist Church, Elm City.  Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery.

He leaves a host of family members and friends to cherish his fond memories.  Surviving is his sister, Ruby L. Bowie; a goddaughter and caregiver, Bertha Joyner of Elm City, NC; three grandchildren, James A. Bowden, Jr., Jermaine A. Bowden and Jamell Ernest Terrell Lynch all of Swissvale, PA; great grandchildren, Jamitress A. Bowden and Joshua A. Bowen; nieces, Rhonda Bowie-Best (Michael) of Maryland and Felicia Brown; nephew, Darrell Bowie; two great nieces, Rolonda Best and Mikeisha Best; two great nephews, Darrell Bowie, II and Michael Best, II (Natasha); one great-great niece, Braelyn Best; two goddaughters, Glenda Faye Miller (Darrell) and Zara “Fat Baby” King; one stepdaughter, Joann Mercer; a host of other relatives and friends.

A viewing will be held Friday, March 8, 2019 from 3 pm to 6 pm at Carrons Funeral Home, 325 East Nash Street, Wilson.  The family will receive friends on Saturday from 12 noon to 1 pm at First Baptist Church, Elm City.  They will receive friends at other times at the home of his goddaughter, Bertha Joyner, 203 W. Wilson Street, Elm City and will assemble there at 11 am on Saturday in preparation for the funeral procession. 

Please remember the Rowley Family in prayer during their time of bereavement.  Condolences may be directed to carronsfuneralhome.com or faxed to 252.237.0120.  They may also be emailed to carronsfuneralhome@gmail.com.

Professional service has been entrusted to Carrons Funeral Home, "The Willing Friend".

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Viewing

Friday, March 8, 2019

3:00 - 6:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Visitation

Saturday, March 9, 2019

12:00 - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

First Missionary Baptist Church

6211 E Langley Rd, Elm City, NC 27822

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Funeral Service

Saturday, March 9, 2019

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

First Missionary Baptist Church

6211 E Langley Rd, Elm City, NC 27822

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