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Charlie Rowland Obituary
Jan 26, 1938 - Jun 30, 2024
Charlie "C.P." Rowland, Jr., age 86, of Hurt, died Sunday, June 30, 2024.
Born January 26, 1938, in Natal, VA, he was a son of the late Charlie Parkinson Rowland, Sr. and Mary Myrtle Jacobs Rowland. He was predeceased by two brothers, Grover Rowland and Bruce Rowland; and one sister, Margaret Irene Rowland.
C.P. retired from Burlington Industries (Klopman Mills) after 42 years of service as Supervisor and Department Manager. He went to work for Feller's Chevrolet after retirement driving cars for 15 years. C.P. is an Elder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Gretna Branch. C.P. has been an active Hurt-Motley Ruritan for 49 years perfect attendance. C.P. is a Ruritan Forever and a Tom Downing fellow, (highest honor in Ruritan). He is also an active member of the Climax Ruritan Club for 15 years. C.P. was also the Ruritan District Treasurer for 10 years and past zone Governor for 10 years. C.P. also served on the board of the Hurt-Motley Dixie softball and baseball for many years.
C.P. hobbies included working the Ruritan Turkey Shoots and making stews, he also helped the Climax Ruritan Club each year with the annual Sorghum Festival. C.P. also enjoyed NASCAR racing and antique vehicles.
C.P. loved his family and extended family, his church family, his Ruritan family and his work family very much.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Anita M. Rowland, of the residence; children, Rex Lynn Rowland, Sr. (Debbie), of Hurt, and Cassandra Breckenridge (Tillman), of Midlothian; grandchildren, Rex Lynn Rowland, Jr., Valerie Ann Rowland, Reese Breckenridge, Avery Breckenridge, Brynn Breckenridge and Paige Breckenridge; great-grandchildren, Ryan Dudding, Tinley Rowland, Reid Rowland and Tyson Rowland; brothers, Dewey Rowland (Donna) and Kenneth Rowland, Sr. (Nancy); sisters, Hazel R. Rowland and Ethel R. Short; sisters-in-law, Angie Hines (Ronald) and Pamela Bowling; and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank a special friend, Deborah Francis for the help she has given the family over the years. Also, a thank you to Ronnie and John for the many physical therapy, pool and doctor trips.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, July 6, 2024, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Gretna Branch by President John Ansted. Burial will follow in the Rowland Family Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, July 5, 2024, at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home
307 N. Main Street, Gretna, VA 24557
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Gina Grundman
July 6, 2024
Growing up playing Motley softball you could alway count on Mr. Charlie to be there for every home game. He would be working hard behind the concession stand and making some of the best hot dogs! But what a liked the most was on the less busy nights just getting to talk to him and helping with clean up; such a sweet man that I’ll remember forever. Thanks for everything and you will be missed.
Stephanie Betterton
July 5, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Richard Rowland
July 4, 2024
May Heaven's peace be with you during this time of mortal separation. May you and your family live well with the faith of a happy reunion. Very sorry that we weren't able to connect with you prior to CP's passing.
With sincere sympathy,
Oscar Gerald Rowland's children
Debbie Daniel
July 4, 2024
Condolences to family, worked for Charlie at Klopman and always buying stew from him, fly with the angels my friend
Ryland and Rhonda Milam
July 3, 2024
Anita and family, we are so sorry for the loss of Charlie. He was a wonderful friend and a great Ruritan. Charlie will surely be missed by many. Our hearts and prayers will be with you all.❤
Carolyn Little
July 3, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Linda Falls
July 2, 2024
Condolences to Mr. Rowlands family and dear friends. Knew him from Klopman Mills. A very nice man.
Brenda Bolen
July 2, 2024
Thoughts and prayers for all of the family during this time of lost. God Bless you all.
Cecile BARBOUR
July 2, 2024
WE GREW. UP. IN WALKING DISTANCE FROM EACH OTHER BACK IN THE DAY. HE. WAS A. HARD. WORKER.
REST. IN . PEACE. .CP.. ❤
Bonnie Cox
July 2, 2024
so sorry for your loss Charlie was a very nice person to have as a friend he will be truly missed
Bud Brown
July 2, 2024
C.P. Was a onetime neighbor and fellow Ruritian member of mine . He was a good guy and may he R.I.P..
JOHNNY PARKER
July 2, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Martha Smith
July 2, 2024
Sincerest sympathy to all the family. Love and prayers.
Carroll & Patricia Keatts
July 2, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Shirley
July 2, 2024
Charlie was a good man. He and what he embodied will be missed.
Carol Rowland
July 2, 2024
Sending my Condolences to the family
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