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John Rowe Obituary

John Michael

Rowe



Shreveport, LA- Funeral services celebrating the life of John Michael Rowe, 64, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in the chapel of Centuries Memorial Funeral Home. Officiating will be Dr. B.J. Maddox of Rose Park Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Centuries Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 1, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home.

John was born on October 28, 1948 in Shreveport, LA and passed away on March 29, 2013. Mr. Rowe served his country proudly in the U.S. Marines for 7 years and then in the U.S. Navy for 14 years until his retirement at the rank of Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class. Throughout his military career among the most notable medals and accolades he received were the Navy Achievement Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal and the Southwest Asia Service Medal. He was a member of the Queensboro Masonic Lodge # 418. John enjoyed gardening and was currently employed at Home Depot as a sales associate in the garden center. Mr. Rowe was a member of Rose Park Baptist Church where he loved working with the single's group. Most importantly John was a very loving and devoted husband and Christian.

Preceding Mr. Rowe in death was his mother, Mary Grace Rowe.

Left to cherish beautiful memories of John are his wife of 7 years, Jeanine; daughter, Amber Burkholder; stepchildren, Allison Lis and husband James, James Johnson, Jacob Johnson and Amber; one sister, Fran Stephens; one brother, Ken Rowe; nephews, Stewart Stephens, Stacy Stephens and Scott Stephens. John is also survived by his 8 grandchildren, Makayla, Dylan, Christopher, Devin, Owen, James Henry, Chase and Collin, who lovingly knew him as, "Mr. Jimmy John" and numerous other relatives and close friends.

Honoring Mr. Rowe as pallbearers will be: David Langford, Dan Goodwin, Randy Collette, Don Whitfield, James Starling and Jay Duke. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of Queensboro Masonic Lodge #418.

The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the VA Medical Center, especially the cardiac physicians and nursing staff for all the care and compassion shown to Mr. Rowe.

You may offer condolences, sign the on-line guest book, and read the entire biography by visiting www.centuriesmemorialfh.com.



Published by Shreveport Times on Apr. 1, 2013.
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I knew Mike for years through Fran, my sister (in-law). I only saw him occasionally at Home Depot the last time being a few weeks ago. As usual, he was friendly with a big warm smile & a handshake. I am sorry for your loss.
Genie Stephens Carter

April 4, 2013

My heart is heavy at the news of his passing... only knew him briefly, but was so moved by his kind spirit. I'm truly sorry for your loss.

April 2, 2013

Jeanine & Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you today and forever. I pray that God gives you and your family strength to endure.
Love, Mrs. Marie Hudson, Shreveport, LA

April 2, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Tina Helmick

April 2, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at the homecoming of your dear angel. we love you and you and your family are in our prayers.
love to all
phyllis

PHYLLIS SAN ANGELO

April 2, 2013

Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.

Brenda B. Strange

April 2, 2013

Pete and Jeanine,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you be blessed with the strength, peace, and comfort for today and the days ahead. Peace that surpasses all understanding.
In loving memory,
Kristi Kirkpatrick

Kristi Kirkpatrick

April 2, 2013

Our hearts and prayers are with you. Trusting God to sustain and comfort you now and in the days ahead.

The Bristers

April 1, 2013

Jeanine you and your family are in my prayers.

Veronica Glover

April 1, 2013

Jeanine, I am so sorry for your loss. Jacob, I am so sorry for your loss also. John was loved so much at The Home Depot. He always had words of wisdom for everyone. He was loved, may god give you strength and comfort.

Tina Wynes

April 1, 2013

Jeanine ....
We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the
glory that will be revealed in us .
Romans 8:18
We love you ..
Bob & Gale

Bob & Gale Bruner

April 1, 2013

JEANINE
My prayes goes out to you and your family i knew John when i worked with him at Conco Food Service John was a good friend and a devoted employee he was easy to supervise. i loved working with him. John and Dewey Henderson always made my job easy, be blessed and remember God is always standing by you

Clarence Bryant

April 1, 2013

Jeanine,
I am so sorry for your loss! I pray that God gives you the comfort, strength, and peace that only He can give as you face these next few days, weeks, and months. Surround yourself with loving family and friends and reminisce about wonderful memories to help ease your pain.

Renee (Mathews) Catlin

April 1, 2013

Jeanine,
You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord be your strength.
Love, Courtney Terral

April 1, 2013

You will be missed from the old Conco family...

REGINA snow

April 1, 2013

Jeanine, I am so sorry to hear about John's passing. My prayers are with you and your family. I enjoyed talking with John when we had the time.

Hazel Franklin

April 1, 2013

Jeanine,
John will be greatly missed. All of the beautiful memories you've gathered through the years are yours to keep forever. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Marla Flaherty

April 1, 2013

Jeanine I'm so sorry to hear about John. He was one of the Good Guys... You & family are in my thoughts & prayers.

Ginny Bean

April 1, 2013

May God Bless and keep a watch over you, and your family.
Blessings.

Dianne Jenkins Cold
The Home Depot

April 1, 2013

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to John Michael Rowe our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for John. And to John it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Vietnam War while serving first in the U.S. Marine Corps and then in the U.S. Navy. John, you are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to John's family and loved ones.

Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

John Adams, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud

April 1, 2013

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