Robert James Rowan III
Robert James Rowan III
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Robert was born September 29, 1983, in Memphis, Tennessee to Bob and Susan Rowan. Robert is survived by his parents, sister Barrett Argo(Josh), nephew, Rowan Argo; aunt, Ava Portis(Tom), uncle John Rowan(Peggy) and numerous cousins and extended family. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Bettie and Rodney Dunn, Betty Jo and Bobby Rowan and aunt, Lynn Ferrier.
A celebration of life will be at Old Dominic Distillery on August 16th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Dress code to be very casual and feel free to wear your favorite sports jersey or humorous T-Shirt. Robert would want you to relax and have fun. Memorial donations in Robert's memory may be directed to Hope Lodge through the American Cancer Society (Memphis or Nashville location) and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
*NOTE: FOR MORE INFORMATION AND IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND HIS CELEBRATION OF LIFE, PLEASE VISIT THE MEMORIAL PARK WEBSITE AND RSVP.
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Staff of Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery
August 1, 2025
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Nikki Wright
July 16, 2025
My sincere condolences. Robert was my son´s high school film advisor, and the boys thought a great deal of him. I am thinking of you at this difficult time.
Leigh Wilmot
July 11, 2025
I´ll never forget Robert speaking so articulately and passionately about bicycling and Memphis and film at a film convention- RIP
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