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William Rowley Obituary

SSGT William 'Bill' Rowley, retired U.S. Air Force, passed away, Tuesday November 25, 2003 at the age of 61 years. Bill enjoyed playing golf and was a member of USGA. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Patricia M. Rowley; daughters, Tracy Wettstein, Sandra Slater and husband Loren Jr.; grandchildren, William Rowley, Jonathan Rowley, Daniel Slater; brothers, John Rowley and wife Cindy, Jeffrey Rowley and wife Ruth; sisters, Helen Frazier and husband Tommy, Linda McKeown, Rita Laird, Alice Tye and husband Grady, Hope Elender. Visitation will be Sunday, November 30, 2003 from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be conducted at 10:45 A.M., Monday, December 1, 2003 in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with Rev. James Carey officiating. Interment will follow with Full Military Honors. Please visit www.mem.com for an online memorial and tributes. Sunset Northwest Funeral Home.

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Nov. 29, 2003.

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