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221 North Meridian Street
Portland, Indiana 47371
260-726-7171
Darry Rowles, age 62, of rural Portland passed away on March 23, 2023 in IU Health Bal Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born in Portland on July 30, 1960 the son of George and Janet "Jeanette" (Valentine) Rowles. He was married on June 25, 1983 to Cheryl Upp and she preceded him in death on April 16, 2017. Darry had worked at Joyce Dayton and was co- owner with his brother of Craftsman Furniture in Pennville. He was a 1978 Jay County High School graduate and earned an Associates Degree at Wright State. He was a 4-H volunteer and enjoyed woodworking, shooting sports, riding Harley Davidson motorcycles and spending time with family.
Surviving are two sons Dane Rowles (wife Dia) of Indianapolis and Will Rowles of Cincinnati, Ohio, one daughter Lydia Rowles of Albany and one sister Donna Hudson of Portland. He was preceded in death by his wife Cheryl and brother Danny Rowles.
Funeral services will be Wednesday March 29, 2023 at 10:00 AM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Center Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 – 7:00 PM and prior to the services Wednesday. Memorials can be made to 4-H Shooting Sports and the German Club.
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Sally Conwell
February 20, 2024
I know this may be weird..but wanting to give my sympathies to Dane.Lydia..and Will..on the passing of yur Dad. I thought so highly of him..and of course yur Mom..God rest her soul. Plze.take care of yourselves!!
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