Celebrating the life of
Robert Bob E. Rowan
February 25, 1932 - May 04, 2008
Savannah--Robert E. Bob Rowan, 76, died Sunday, May 4, 2008, at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a short illness.
He was raised in Port Wentworth, GA and graduated from Savannah High School. He attended Armstrong Junior College, Clemson University and The Citadel before beginning work at National Gypsum Company. He later continued college in the evenings and graduated from Armstrong State College now Armstrong Atlantic State University.
He retired from National Gypsum Company in 1997 after 43 years of service; beginning as a Lab Clerk, he was promoted to Quality Supervisor and then Production Superintendent in Savannah. He was promoted to Plant Manager in Richmond, CA, to a larger plant in Westwego, LA, and back to the still larger plant in Savannah in 1987.
Bob was a born again Christian and an active member of Bull Street Baptist Church. He served many years as a Deacon and at various times as Chairman of the Board of Deacons, Chairman of the Deacon's Prayer Group, Sunday School Teacher and in other capacities.
He enjoyed fishing, boating and working in his yard.
He was predeceased by his mother and stepfather, Eudine and Vernon Sigler of Port Wentworth.
Bob was a wonderful, loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife of almost 43 years, Betty Rogers Rowan; two daughters: Rebecca Rowan of Savannah and Elizabeth Koobs of Woodland, CA; two sons: Robert Rowan, Jr., of Savannah and James J. Lynn Rowan of Reidsville, GA; three grandsons: Alex, Jackson and Nathan Koobs of Woodland, CA; one sister: Jane Nichols of Bluffton, SC.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 8th from 5 pm to 8 pm at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors,
Islands Chapel.
Funeral Service will be Friday, May 9th at 11:00 am at Bull Street Baptist Church with burial at Bonaventure Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be James Berry, Kip Gardner, John Leak, Michael Porter, Trey Smiley and John Wiseman. The Deacons of Bull Street Baptist Church and members of the Ralph Thomas Sunday School Class will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Remembrances may be sent to Bull Street Baptist Church, 17 East Anderson Street, Savannah, GA 31401.
Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Our deepest sympathies to you, Rebecca, and your entire family during this difficult time. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Loren Waldo, Savannah, GA
Dear Mrs. Rowan and family, I am so sad to hear of Mr. Rowan's passing. He was such a fine man and a good and trusted colleague to my father as well as a wonderful friend to Mom, Dad and our family. We will always remember him with love. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Susan Young
- Susan Young, Houston, TX
Betty and Family, Please know that at this difficult time, you are in our thoughts and prayers. If we can do anything for you please call upon us. Edward and Kay
- Edward and Kay Gay, Savannah, GA
Bobby, Jimmy, and Jane- Our deepest sympathy in your loss. Our prayers are with you all at this time.
- Major John T. Wilcher, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Please accept our condolences to your family. He will be greatly missed.
- Mary Morris & Family, Savannah, GA
Mr. Rowan was a wonderful man and I loved him very much. He will be greatly missed.
- Liz Milam, Macon, GA
Betty and Becca, I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was such a sweet loving man and friend. I feel so fortunate to have known him and to have the friendship of your family. My prayers are with you all. Love Susan
- Susan Milam, Macon, GA
Jimmy, Bobby, and Jane: I am so sorry to read of the death of your father and brother. I am sure Ms. Eudine is so happy to see her son again. I know that one day we will all see our loved ones again.
- Ginger Malphrus, Statesboro, GA
To the entire Rowan family - our deepest sympathy in your loss. I've known Bob, Jane, Mrs. Sigler, Bobby and Jimmy for years and I know you will miss him terribly.
- Jacqueline Malphrus, Statesboro, GA
Dear Betty & family: I am very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I know how much he will be missed by the people whose lives he touched. I am glad I was one of the lucky people to have known him. My prayers are with you all at this time.
- Julie B. Deason, Savannah, GA
Our deepest sympathies to you, Rebecca, and your entire family during this difficult time. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Loren Waldo, Savannah, GA
Dear Mrs. Rowan and family, I am so sad to hear of Mr. Rowan's passing. He was such a fine man and a good and trusted colleague to my father as well as a wonderful friend to Mom, Dad and our family. We will always remember him with love. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Susan Young
- Susan Young, Houston, TX
Betty and Family, Please know that at this difficult time, you are in our thoughts and prayers. If we can do anything for you please call upon us. Edward and Kay
- Edward and Kay Gay, Savannah, GA
Bobby, Jimmy, and Jane- Our deepest sympathy in your loss. Our prayers are with you all at this time.
- Major John T. Wilcher, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Please accept our condolences to your family. He will be greatly missed.
- Mary Morris & Family, Savannah, GA
Mr. Rowan was a wonderful man and I loved him very much. He will be greatly missed.
- Liz Milam, Macon, GA
Betty and Becca, I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was such a sweet loving man and friend. I feel so fortunate to have known him and to have the friendship of your family. My prayers are with you all. Love Susan
- Susan Milam, Macon, GA
Jimmy, Bobby, and Jane: I am so sorry to read of the death of your father and brother. I am sure Ms. Eudine is so happy to see her son again. I know that one day we will all see our loved ones again.
- Ginger Malphrus, Statesboro, GA
To the entire Rowan family - our deepest sympathy in your loss. I've known Bob, Jane, Mrs. Sigler, Bobby and Jimmy for years and I know you will miss him terribly.
- Jacqueline Malphrus, Statesboro, GA
Dear Betty & family: I am very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I know how much he will be missed by the people whose lives he touched. I am glad I was one of the lucky people to have known him. My prayers are with you all at this time.
- Julie B. Deason, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
