Harold Rowley Obituary
Harold G. Rowley III, age 71 of Whitesburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Rip was born on June 3, 1952, in Miami, Florida, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Harold G. and Caroline Rowley, Jr. He and his family moved to Georgia when he was 5 years old and he lived in Georgia the rest of his life.
Rip graduated Briarwood High School in East Point where he was a state champion wrestler. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1973 where he was a champion Golden Glove Boxer. Rip was a fighter and fought his lung disease to the end.
Rip spent many years enjoying life on his land in Whitesburg, the Rowleyrosa, and riding motorcycles with his friends. After retirement from Georgia Power, he enjoyed his friends, his Harley Davidson, and his land. Rip was described by friends as always being there to help out. He was the true definition of a loyal friend, having many friends from his grammar and high school days with whom he kept in touch regularly. Rip will be deeply missed.
In accordance with his wishes, Rip will be cremated
Cremation services are entrusted to Hutcheson's Memorial Chapel & Crematory of Buchanan.
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Christian Wadley
April 23, 2024
Rip showed me the ropes of life and taught me everything a young man should know and always loved me like I was his son. I will always carry the life lessons and words of wisdom that he taught me. I love you big guy and I hope know how much you impacted my life.
Harry Steve (Tank) Turner.
April 19, 2024
I have known Rip as a coworker at Yates since the eighties. Had an enjoyable memory of ride share to and from Schere in 91 when I made Mechanic and Rip Electrician. Saw him several times over the past few years and also came to my retirement dinner in 2019. Rest in Christ.
Butch schwitzer
April 19, 2024
That's why I did not get a call on the 18. He has no more pàin he is at rest .I met. Rip 2-28-77 we went to work on that day at GA Power we were best friends to the end.we would call each other on thàt day and talk.i was at his home a few weeks back ,he road me around in his kobata showed me wórk he had done on lake and land..then we got real I told him how to get to heaven so we all can be together family and friends. I am going threw kemo if it does work I hope to see him.all the years as friends I will mis him.he loved herold jr. His mother and all talked about his sisters and Tom. He was proud of his family .in the early 50 rip and my dad both worked in Miami with airlines. He was a good friend.
Donnie
April 19, 2024
Rip was a hard worker always taking the tough jobs and always just as cheerful , RIP my friend !!
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Robert Haynie
April 19, 2024
Rip was one of a kind. He worked hard and played hard. I worked with Rip for over thirty years , he was a good man and friend.
Danny Hutcheson
April 19, 2024
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