William Donald "Donnie" Rowland

William Donald "Donnie" Rowland obituary, Fort Valley, GA

William Donald "Donnie" Rowland

William Rowland Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rooks Funeral Home - Byron on May 20, 2024.
William Donald "Donnie" Rowland, 69, passed away at PinePointe Hospice on Friday, May 17, 2024, after a hard fought battle. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, May 24, 2024, in Oaklawn Cemetery, 720 South Camellia Boulevard in Fort Valley, with Tim Wilson officiating.
Born in Fort Valley to the late Fred and Betty Rowland, Donnie had worked at Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corporation before becoming a supervisor with the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry.
Survivors include his sons, Chad Rowland (Melissa Oxendine) and Toby Rowland (Megan), and his brother, Rick Rowland. He is preceded by a brother, Ronnie Rowland.
Rooks Funeral Home in Byron is in charge of arrangements.

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