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Bernard Rowland Obituary
GRETNA Bernard Lee Rowland, 73, of 8624 East Gretna Road, Gretna, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at his residence.
Born April 5, 1937, in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Silas Lee Rowland and Ruby Shields Rowland.
He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia Wilson Rowland; two brothers, Sonny Rowland and Eugene Rowland; and five sisters, Nora Rowland, Lillian Thompson, Odell Wallace, Addie Angel and Inez Rowland.
Mr. Rowland was an U.S. Marine veteran of Vietnam and was a member of DAV Chapter 46. He was a member of Greenfield Baptist Church. Mr. Rowland was a mechanic with VDOT.
He is survived by two sons, William (Tony) Rowland and his wife, Judy, of Gretna, and David Rowland, of Gretna; one daughter, Michelle Dalton, and husband, Vincent, of Rustburg; one brother, George Rowland, and his wife, Inga, of Columbus, Ga.; and two grandchildren, Joshua Dalton and Jeremiah Dalton.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, at the Colbert-Moran Chapel by the Rev. Billy Robertson. Burial with military honors by the United States Marine Corps will follow in the Rowland Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Renan Volunteer Fire Department, 232 Camp Branch Road, Gretna, VA 24557.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna, is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.
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Robin Doss
October 11, 2010
David, I was saddened when I found out about your dad. Please know that my heart goes out to you and your family. My thoughts & prayers are with you all during this time. May it help to know that the love your dad had for you & your family will live on forever. With Heartfelt Sympathy,
KENNY SHELTON
October 8, 2010
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS,GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE. OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU AT THIS TIME.
KENNY&CONNIE SHELTON
Deena Banks Miller
October 8, 2010
I just heard from Dad about your dad, my favorite Uncle Bernard. He made my years growing up so much fun when he and I fought over Grandma's coconut cake at family dinners. And I ended up many times at the end of a visit with a "burned" cheek from his whiskers. I loved him very much and will never forget our times together.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your brothers. And know that Mama is standing at the bridge to welcome him home.
Love to all...Deena and family
allison collins
October 8, 2010
We are with the Rowland and Dalton family in your time of loss. Always in our prayers. Drexel, Allison Cedric & Avery Collins
JOYCE HENSLEY
October 8, 2010
MICHELLE & FAMILY,
YOU ALL HAVE MY SYMPATHY AT THIS SAD TIME. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU AND REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES YOU HAD.
LOVE, JOYCE
Joseph, Malinda, Jacob and Megan Bowles
October 7, 2010
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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