Johnny Lee Rowe

1942 - 2025

Johnny Lee Rowe August 13, 1942 - December 18, 2025 Johnny Lee Rowe, age 83, of Breckenridge, Texas, passed away on December 18, 2025 in Breckenridge, Texas.

Johnny was born in San Angelo, Texas to Joseph William Rowe and Frances Ivey Rowe on August 13, 1942. He attended school in various places in the Western United States, including high school in Van Horn, Texas. He married Penelope Presley on May 28, 1991 in Clark County, Nevada.

Johnny worked in the gravity magnetic and seismic fields for much of his life, serving as President of Breckenridge Exploration Co., Inc from the 1980s until his retirement in 2011. Johnny always said he could not have been successful without his valued employees and co- workers.

He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. Johnny was a longtime member of the Masonic Lodge, of which he was very proud.

Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter, Jacqueline Annette Rowe.

He is survived by his wife, Penelope and a son, Johnny M. Rowe. In addition, siblings Jody(Dean) Harris, Joe Bill Rowe, and Ronee (A.H.)Bickel. Grandchildren, Heather ( Ryan) Suiter, Jayme Rowe, Jessica (Kirk) Ayers, Joseph W. Rowe. Great-Grandchildren include Kole McGlothlin, Andrue and Halen La Fleur, Trinity Welch and Stetson Rowe. Additionally, Johnny is survived by one great-great grandchild, Westin McGlothlin.

Special acknowledgment to our nephew, Scott Presley and his daughters Emily and Sydney for their assistance and support in recent months. Also, our dear friend Patsy McMullen, wife of Johnny's beloved friend, Roger.

Johnny's most cherished hobbies included competitive shooting, serving as a licensed scuba instructor, along with hunting and fishing. He had a lifetime love of all things outdoor.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Breckenridge Masonic Lodge #492 or Shriners Hospitals.

No services are planned at this time. Cremation services are entrusted to West Central Texas Cremation, Abilene, Texas.