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Marion, Virginia
Feb 1, 1923 – Sep 4, 2019
Marion, VA
Robert Silas Rowland, age 96 passed away Wednesday September 4, 2019 in Yardley, PA.
Mr. Rowland was born in Marion, VA to the late George “Quincey” Rowland and Virginia Dye Rowland and was preceded in death by his wife Adeline Rowland; his son Bobby David Rowland; his brothers Mack, Raymond and Roger Rowland and 3 great grandchildren. Mr. Rowland was a US Army veteran having served in WWII. He was in combat in the 2nd invasion of Normandy and later served as a military policeman in Germany. He was a life member of the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667, a Master Mason and member of the Marion Masonic Lodge #31. He was retired from Lemmon Transport Company after 40 years of service and was a member of the Zion Hill United Methodist Church. Mr. Rowland was a very proud member of the NRA.
He is survived by two daughters, Virginia “Ginger” L. Brown and husband Charles of Berea, OH, and Anna “Ree” Marie Mascio and husband Gabriel of Yardley, PA; seven grandchildren, Angela Schermer, Robert Silas Rowland II, Jessica Grondolsky, Jarred Brown, Leah Cogar, Gabrielle Mascio, & Alex Mascio; 10 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 3PM Monday September 9, 2019 at the Zion Hill UMC with Pastor John Graham officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Lawn Cemetery with full military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667 and the US Army Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Monday from 2:00 -3:00 PM at the church prior to services or anytime at the family home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Adwolfe Fire Department or to the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley’s Funeral Home is serving the Rowland family.
Read MoreThough I am very sad to hear of Roberts passing, I glad he had a long and good life and was so well supported by family as he went through his final days here. I remember his kind heart and know he is in a good place now. I send you prayers for comfort and peace as you go through this grief.
Linda Dye
September 08, 2019 | Santa Barbara, CA | Family
To Marie, Ginger and all family: I am very sorry to hear of Uncle Robert's passing and my condolences are sent today with the hope that your love for him and your memories will help you through the days ahead. I remember when we were kids and your Mom taking us to visit your Dad at work and he would let us climb up in the cabin of the big transport trucks. What a thrill! He would flip us coins to go get sodas, just like Grandad Rowland used to do in the back pew of Zion Hill Methodist....
Robin Rowland
September 07, 2019 | Berkley, MA | Family
My deepest sympathy to my family. So very sorry to hear of the passing of my uncle Robert. Everyone is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sherry Rowland Sternberg
September 07, 2019 | The Villages, FL | Family
