Earl Lee Rowland

Our deepest sympathy to the Rowland family circle, especially to Glo, EJ & Jazmine. Our prayers and thoughts goes out to all.. we love you, neighbors! We're just a door away. Please take care and keep in touch.

Condolences,
The Simpauco Family
(+ Baby Silas)

I met big earl...when i have to pick up some boys that he used to train them...so he was so nice to talked to him....i remember that he was so proud of talking about his wife and children...and have some quality time with his whole family and also enjoyed the ocean ...in his boat....i just found out that he is gone....is too sad...he was a real nice human being.

To The Rowland Family,
Sending my condolences. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Big Earl was a great influence to this community. He did a lot of wonderful things with the kids he coached.
EJ, stay strong for the family. Your Dad's legacy will live through you & Family
God Bless!

Glorietta and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers going up for each of you.

God has taken a good man into his Kingdom we just spoke wed to share a meal on Tuesday he was a Big Brother here on the Central Coast Rest in Heaven

My prayers are with the Rowland family. I was shocked to hear of Earl's passing. I just saw and talked to you both at the 50th anniversary of the Boys and Girls Club! Big Earl will never be forgotten Glo! Much love

Glorietta
Our prayers and condolences to you and your family. May God's peace and comfort fill your hearts in the days to follow.

Big Earl was truly one of a kind. I had the great pleasure of having Earl not only teach my three sons and myself great basketball skills over the past 15 years but Earl taught all of us lessons in life that they will last a lifetime. Big Earl will be missed by all who had the honor of knowing him. Our condolences go out to his family and loved ones.

Big Earl became a customer of mine over 18yrs ago, in that time he became a friend and most of all a Big Brother. Big Earl was very proud of his family and did not know why God blessed him with such a beautiful wife and great kids. I can't count how many times he would come in and start talking to someone who he had know clue who they were, but by the time he left, they knew Big Earl. He would always greet me by saying, my Brother. I'm going to miss you my Brother. (tremendously)

RIP warrior

I met Earl in 1992 as my supervisor with The S.T.E.P. Program. He quickly became a friend whose input I highly respected and sought out over the years. His love for family and community will be deeply missed.

Glorietta, E.J. and Jasmine, my heartfelt condolences go out to you. May God's comforting arms embrace you as His grace keeps you.

Glorietta, we are so sorry for your loss of Big Earl. We loved him much. When Roy was working for Earl at the oldemeyer center He had accidentlly locked Ashley in the car ( she was only a few months old) Earl to the rescue! he broke the back window out to unlock the door and get my baby out! He was a great friend, and basketball coach. We will never forget him. Keeping your family in prayer.
Roy & Lisa Hayes and Family

God giveth life and he takes it! For "Big Earl" his journey on earth has ended but his legacy will proceed him. May the comfort of God bring the Rowland Family closer together during these hard times, for man bore of woman will die and everyday is a blessing. No one ever has the right words to tell a family but as they prepare to lay you to rest be comforted that he was loved....!

To the Rowland family: Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Earl. You are in our prayers and thoughts. He will be missed. I am sure he and my Rick are playing a good game of basketball.

Big Earl was a true friend. We began our friendship with him taking my nine year old son Joe under his wing as his basketball coach and making Joe a college bound elite player. In the ten years since Earl became one of my best friends.
We differed in a lot of points of views and political
philosophies, but we had one heck of a good time and for these reasons among others I miss the big guy everyday.
I can imagine Earl showing up at the pearly gates and telling St. Peter in no uncertain terms, " your new coach is here, now show me to the courts!"

My sincerest condolences to the family. Big Earl truly will be missed. God bless you all. RIH our friend!

Dear Glorietta:

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this most challenging time for you and your family. I'm so glad to know that Big Earl was a true force in our community, as you are, too. Big hugs to you at this time of incredible loss.

Linda Coyne