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James Rowe Obituary
Mr. Rowe was born May 23, 1941, to the late Marvin Rowe, Sr. and Lucy Elizabeth Rowe. Chief Warrant Officer Four Jim Rowe was a United States paratrooper in the 421st Quartermaster Company (Airdrop Supply) Reserve Unit, Fort Valley, Georgia for 38 years. In May of 2000, he retired from the military with 41 years of service to his country. During his distinguished career in the military, he received the following decorations, medals, badges, citations and campaign ribbons: Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal 3rd OLC, Army Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal 3rd AWD, Parachutist Badge, Expert Marksmanship Badge Rifle M-16, Expert Marksman Badge Grenade, Rigger Badge, Bronze Star Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and three foreign country parachutist badges. He was also a long-time employee of OSHA working in offices in Macon, GA, Jackson, MS, and Jacksonville, FL. He retired as an Assistant Area Director of the Jacksonville office. He never failed to protect the safety of the workers, even after he retired working for the attorneys. Mr. Rowe was a HAM Radio Operator, and had been since the age of 16. His call sign was K4BK. Mr. Rowe was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church in Warner Robins, GA.
Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years, Doris Rowe; his four beautiful daughters, Tammy Wilson, Ginger Leard, Jennifer Clark, and Mandy Brown; his ten precious grandchildren, John Selby, Jessica Brown, Alyssa Leard, Jonathan Leard, Samantha Leard, Alexa Clark, Arielle Clark, Austin Clark, Tyler Clark, and Millie Brown; and his four great-grandchildren, Trinity Selby, Hunter Selby, Emily Brown, and Cody Brown. He is also survived by his brother, Gordon Rowe.
His final wish was granted moments before he passed away to meet his Lord.
Services are entrusted to Watson-Hunt Funeral Home in Perry, GA. Please sign the online register at watsonhunt.com.
Memories and Condolences
for James Rowe
28 Entries
James Brantley
June 5, 2025
Well Jim,
Another year has passed and I'm still around. Still sure do miss you, think about often.
James Brantley
June 5, 2024
Jim,
It has been 16 years since you left us. You are still missed! I hold onto a lot of good memories of the times we were together and as close as a phone call. Not many days go by that you don't enter my thoughts.
Your friend forever,
James Brantley
Thomas Cole
June 15, 2008
Many years ago I met Jim Rowe while he was with OSHA and working around the Macon/WR area. I've never met a more impressive or nicer person....I was fortunate to know him for 3-4 years maybe. God bless his family....
Tom Cole
Macon, GA
Catherine Berner
June 14, 2008
Chief Rowe, thanks for your motivational influence on my military career while I was assigned to the 421st. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Airborne, All the Way!
Jim Drinnon
June 13, 2008
As a young Lt. Mr Rowe was my first Air Drop Tech. I learned so much from him. He was an excellent mentor and teacher and more importantly a good person. The Rigger world lost one of its finest with Mr. Rowe's death. My prayers and thoughts are with the Rowe Family. Airborne Chief!
Michael & Wendy Murray
June 13, 2008
I was deeply saddened to hear about Cheif Rowe. I exstend my deepest sympathy to his family. As a fellow veteran, with him in the Gulf War. It was an honor to jump with him in 421st airborne division as a fellow paratrooper while in the unit. It's been an honor to know him. My and my wife's prayers are with his family. We pray that God will hold you in his arms during this time. With deepest sympathy I salute Mr. Rowe!
May God Bless the family.
Billy Hugh Phillips
June 13, 2008
When we were children we would sit on the front porch of our Grandmother's house and talk and play like young boys do. We played under the Mimosa tree in the front yard of Grandmother's house and sometimes we went down to the field and looked for arrowheads. We shared a common hobby, amateur radio, and enjoyed talking about things related to our hobby. Although we were separated by time and place we were not separated in our hearts. I will always have good memories of our times together as children and our conversations as adults. Together we will always remember James. I offer my deepest condolences to the family during this difficult time.
Mark & Marti Cheney
June 13, 2008
God Bless all of you in this time of sorrow.
elaine-kb4kne privette
June 13, 2008
We enjoyed knowing Jim as a friend and a ham operator. I know he loved being a grandfather as he often spoke of his love for his grandchildren. We will miss him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Staff of Watson-Hunt Funeral Home
June 13, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Richard Ward 5th
June 12, 2008
Uncle James,
I'll miss our talks and your guidance. I don't know of very many men that garner or deserve more respect than you. You will be deeply missed and remembered fondly. My greatest respect...And fondest memories..Until i see you again.. Richard A. Ward 5th and family
Kayce Leard Aultman
June 12, 2008
Sending the biggest hugs to all of you, especially those precious grandchlidren. Wish we could be there to hug you ourselves.
Love you all,
Kayce, Danna, and Lane
Mildred & Boozie Howard
June 12, 2008
We didn't Know James very well but heard a lot about him over the years.
Know he will be missed by his family & friends. We love you Doris and our thoughts are with you and family.
Mildred & Boozie Howard
June 12, 2008
We didn't Know James very well but heard a lot about him over the years.
Know he will be missed by his family & friends. We love you Doris and our thoughts are with you and the family.
J. Gordon Rowe
June 12, 2008
From St. Mere Eglis to Turkey, to Korea, everyone who knew him knew one word, "AIRBORNE!!" Well done, Bro... go with God
73 & 88, -.- ....- -... -.- / -.. . / -.-....- --- -.. / -.-. ..- .-.. / --... ...--
Your Brother, Gordon - K4OD
William F. (Billy) Chandler, Jr.
June 12, 2008
Doris, I am so sorry to hear about Jim's death. He taught & supervised me well, here in the Jackson Area Office. He was always fair; always approachable; and always full of humor & wisdom. It seems like yesterday that I last heard him say, "Airborne," in Pensacola Beach, when we were all together last. I'm sorry I can't be there with you and the girls, but know that our prayers for you all are being lifted up. Please take comfort in: Psalm 91, especially vs 11: "For He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways." & in: Psalm 107, especially vs 29: "He clalms the storm, so that its waves are still."
Bill & Sandy Martin
June 12, 2008
Mr. Rowe was a good man, and a great leader in the 421st QM Company. I was proud to serve with, and learn from him. Our condolences to the family. Whoooaaa, Sir!!
Bruce Hardin
June 12, 2008
Enjoyed working with you, Jim, at the OSHA office in Jackson.
Robert Leard
June 12, 2008
The extended Leard family would like to express our deepest condolences
upon the passing of our dear relative Jim Rowe. May God bless and keep
all of our bereaved.
RONALD ROWE
June 12, 2008
DORIS AND FAMILY
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN THE LOST OF YOUR HUSBAND,FATHER AND GRAND FATHER, HE WAS A VERY GOOD NEPHEW ALSO WE WILL MISS HIM. RON ROWE, LOUISE MARSH, NELLE ROWE, GERALDINE CRUTTS. ALBANY,GA
Ned Reese, SSG Retired
June 12, 2008
Jim was a good and loyal Reservist I was taught a lot about Supply by
him, While with the 421st. He was a friend to me. My Wife and I will keep the Family in our Prayers.
Jim and Earline Cone
June 12, 2008
To the Jim Rowe Family:
Our deepest symphaty goes out to his family in the loss of your loved one and the loss of our personal friend. You may remember that Jim and I were co-workers as well as neighbors. Our girls grew up together and we were close friends. I know that you will miss him. He was a great friend to have.
Jim Cone
Connie Mears
June 12, 2008
I'm sorry to hear of Mr. Rowe's passing. I grew up as one of Tammy's best friends and spent alot of time at the Rowe's home. He was a good man. Connie Cone Mears
Jimmie Arrowood
June 12, 2008
For a group that was so close during the childhood and teen years, James, Gordon, Billy Hugh , Jimmie and Craig, seems once grown we rarely met except for funerals. Now even that opportunity is dwindling. God bless your family "cuz", You will be missed.
James Brantley
June 12, 2008
Doris & Family,
Jim, was truly a good man and friend. He was a mentor and adviser to me for many years during my time in the 421st. He will be truly missed and I am saddened by his passing, my condolences and prayers are extended to you.
Frank Hough
June 12, 2008
Well done Jim, 73's.
From: K4ICT
My wonderful father, his grandson Austin, granddaughter Alexa, grandson Tyler, wife, granddaughter Arielle, son-in-law John, Daughter Mandy and granddaughter Millie
June 11, 2008
Richard Ward
June 11, 2008
James touched our heart and lives in many ways and times. Our love and deepest sympathy to all his family
Richard and Donna Ward and Family
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