Loren Lee Rowland

Loren Lee (Bill) Rowland

Bill Rowland 94, of Queen City passed away Monday (August 12, 2024) in the Schuyler County Nursing Home, where he resided the last several years.

The son of Orval Wesley and Golda Veach Rowland, he was born January 27, 1930, in Graysville, Missouri. He grew up in rural Putnam County and attended school in Livonia until he and his family moved to rural Schuyler County in 1936 and he then attended Green Valley Rural School.

Bill was united in marriage to Betty Lou Shrake on May 5, 1951 in Powersville, Missouri, and to this marriage two sons were born.

Surviving are his sons, Rick Rowland of Greentop, Missouri and Tony Rowland and wife Lisa of Greentop, Missouri. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Mitchell and Jesse Rowland, Nikki Rowland, Matthew Rowland and Crystal Nelson; and several great grandchildren. Also surviving are sister-in-laws Martha Rowland, Jill Rowland, Geraldine Rowland, and Brenda Hill; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Roy Leslie “Jack” Rowland, Robert Lowell Rowland, Don Rowland, and Jerry Rowland; sisters LaVee Jewell Mathes, Janette Smith, Loretta Cherry, and Melba Rowland.

Bill worked and owned local coal mines in Putnam County until the early 1960’s. He then worked in several local factories and drove his own truck. He also operated a small farm in Putnam County before moving to Queen City and retiring.

Bill liked having yard sales and visiting with all the people who came. He also liked helping others.

Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon (August 19, 2024) at 11:00 am in the Dooley Funeral Home with Pastor Ben Wheeler officiating.  Burial will be in the Rose Cemetery. Bearers will be Rick Rowland, Tony Rowland, Jesse Rowland, Matthew Rowland, and Colton Macomber.

Visitation will be Monday (August 19, 2024) from 10:00 am-11:00 am at the Dooley Funeral Home in Queen City, Missouri.

Funeral arrangements in care of Dooley Funeral Home