Bryan Francis Rowe

Bryan Francis Rowe, age 78, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Biloxi VA Medical Center.

Bryan was born on September 27, 1947, to Carl and Margaret Rowe in Cleveland, Ohio. He honorably served 22 years in the United States Navy as a Seabee which allowed him to travel the world meeting his wife in the Philippines. He spent one year in Antarctica and eventually retired on the Gulf Coast to work his dream job with Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVO). Bryan was passionate about his hobbies as a photographer, reading, cooking, and most of all spending time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Maragret Rowe and his younger brother, Thomas Rowe.

Bryan was the beloved husband of Norma (nee Dianing); beloved father of Rosemary and Kristina; and beloved grandfather of Alana; sibling of Charles Rowe (Barb), Diane Brinich (Mark), and Micheal Rowe (Rita).

Visitation will be Monday, January 26, 2026, from 11:15 until 1:15 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 1:15 p.m. at the O’Neal Road location of Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home. Interment will be in Biloxi National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m.

Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home, O’Neal Road, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Bryan Francis Rowe.