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James Leonard Rowe

1931 - 2019

James Leonard Rowe obituary, 1931-2019, Amarillo, TX

BORN

1931

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Golden Gate Mortuary

1416 N. Hughes

Amarillo, Texas

James Rowe Obituary

Mr. James Leonard Rowe was born April 13, 1931. He attended Texas College and was drafted into the U.S. Army and served two years. On August 1, 1975, James was united in holy matrimony to Arvella Wilson of Amarillo, Texas, who was his loving and faithful wife of 44 years. He is survived by his wife; Arvella Rowe, son; Rev. Leonard Eugene (Cindy) Rowe, two stepsons; Fred Lindsey (Ann), Kansas Missouri, Glenn Wilson (Linda), three stepdaughters; Evangelist Diana L. Stevenson, Denelda Shaw, and Valerie Lee (Alvin). He assisted in raising two granddaughters; Shameka Brown (Darvin), LaTasha Mims (Ernie), Jamaal Lindsey (Nikki), Jolissa Lindsey, Phelip Wilson, Lionel Wilson, Alicia Brown, Derrick Mincey (Amber), Daniel Porras, and Dana Perez (Eric). Twenty-two great grandchildren, nephew; Floyd Rowe, Jr., Stanley Wright (Margaret) and Lacheryl. Viewing will be held Friday, October 11th from 5PM-6:30PM at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1015 N. Monroe. The funeral Service will be held Saturday, October 12th at 11 am at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1015 N. Monroe. To view the full obit and sign the tribute wall visit www.ggmortuary.com



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Published by Amarillo Globe-News from Oct. 10 to Oct. 11, 2019.

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Billy Cannon

October 10, 2019

May God bless the family. James was a special Brother (Omega Psi Phi) to our family he gave good advice and shared many treasure with me. We will certainly miss him. Our Prayers and Love to Arvella, Bro. Rev. Leonard and the family. "FRIENDSHIP IS ESSENTIAL TO THE SOUL"

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Billy Swain

October 10, 2019

Your loss is also mine. To know your husband was a great privilege and pleasure. Love and sympathy to you and your family. In this hour of sadness you and your family are in my thoughts. God watch over you.

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5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Mt. Olive Baptist Church

1015 N. Monroe, TX

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12

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Mt. Olive Baptist Church

1015 N. Monroe, TX

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Golden Gate Mortuary

1416 N. Hughes PO Box 1253, Amarillo, TX 79107

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