William Anderson Rowe

1948 - 2025

William Anderson (Bill) Rowe, 76, of Derwood MD, passed peacefully at his home February 19, 2025 after a long courageous battle of prostate cancer and Parkinson's disease. He was the son of the late Rev. John Wilson Rowe, Jr. and Louise Agnes Blose, born April 12, 1948 in Radford, VA. During his high school years, Bill was active in sports and also a volunteer fireman for the Fire Department in Franklin, WV.

After graduation he began employment at C&P Telephone Co. of Washington, DC as a Digital Data Tester in which he was able to retire after 35 years of service. After retirement he continued working outside of the home at FedEX Ground and also Mazda VW of Rockville, MD.

While living in Wheaton he attended Takoma Park Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, sang in the church choir and enjoyed bowling on the church league. After moving to Derwood in 1979 he became a member of Redland Baptist Church where he continued serving as a Deacon, singing in the both the Sanctuary and Gospel choirs and also loved playing on the church Softball Team. He thoroughly enjoyed being an active role model for the Royal Ambassadors that he assisted with for many years. He wore many hats as an avid member of the Montgomery Central Derwood Lions Club for over 33 years.

Bill was quite fond of camping, attending sporting events, traveling, biking, riding on the Cass Railroad, playing Sudoku, crossword puzzles and watching many events on TV in the comfort of his home.

Bill is survived by his devoted loving wife of 60 years Linda Bowers Rowe, daughter Kimberly Degen (Steve) of Damascus, MD, son William A. (Andy) Rowe II (Jennifer) of Lexington Park, MD; grandchildren Alexis Holzberger, William A. (Will) Rowe III, Savannah Rowe, step-granddaughters Megan Pena Vasquez, Brianna LaBrack and eight great-Grandchildren

Siblings John Rowe of Houston, TX, Mary Elizabeth Puller (Buddy) of Harrisonburg, VA; James Rowe (Sharon) of Lewisburg, WV; several nieces, nephews and cousins

Predeceased in death by, brother Thomas Rowe, sister Ella Knight, granddaughter Ashley Degen Bartlett and great-grandson Lucas Holzberger.

A celebration of his life will be Friday, March 14, 2025 at 11am at Redland Baptist Church, located at 6922 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood, MD 20855. Kindly visit www.hiltonfh.com to sign the guestbook. William Anderson Rowe