Charles Andrew "Reds" Rowland Jr.

1929 - 2016

1929 – 2016 Charles Andrew “Reds” Rowland, Jr., age 87, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2016 at Hunters Creek Nursing Home in Orlando, Florida where he was President of the Residents Association. Born in Chester, Pa., Reds was the son of the late Dr. Charles A. Rowland and Agnes (nee Cross) Rowland. Residing in Orlando, Florida since 1988 and formerly of Chester, Pa. and Cherry Hill, N.J., Reds was a graduate of the Haverford School and Pennsylvania Military College in Chester. After serving in the Army in Korea, Reds dedicated his entire career working to the Atlantic Richfield Company (Arco). He was an avid fan of all Philadelphia sports and the Florida Gators and the Nittany Lions, as well as an avid stamp collector and jigsaw puzzler. He enjoyed needlepoint and his work is distributed and proudly displayed by friends and family. Reds was predeceased by his wife, Ann, and his brother, James. He is survived by his sons, Charles (Pam) and Robert (Karen); his five grandchildren, Sarah, Rebecca, RJ, Molly, and Lauren; his sister-in-law, Peg; as well as his nieces and nephews and their children. A Graveside Service followed by his burial will take place on Friday, June 3rd, at 11 A.M. at Chester Rural Cemetery at the Rowland family lot.In lieu of flowers, contributions made in Reds memory to the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road, #100, Bala Cynwyd, Pa. 19004 would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent to griffithfuneralchapel@verizon.net Arrangements are by the Griffith Funeral Chapel in Norwood, Pa.