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Richard ROWBOTHAM Obituary

ROWBOTHAM, Richard L., 70, died May 10, 2013. A long time Tampa resident, he was a former United States Marine, and business owner. A much loved husband, he is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carol A. Rowbotham. He was a very special Father to Becki Gamble (Perry), Jennifer Oswald (Joe), and Susan Rose (Kevin). He was a doting Grandfather to Jack, Madison, Dalton, Abby, Ben, and Billy. A private family service was held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to LifePath Hospice or charity of your choice. He was much loved and will be greatly missed.

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Published by TBO.com on May 30, 2013.

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Tammy Dominguez

June 4, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Joe Oswald

June 4, 2013

One of the last of a generation that wrote the book on professionalism. I learned so much from him and will be forever thankful for everything he did for me and my family.

Perry Gamble

May 30, 2013

Will never forget, He was a wonderful father-in-law you will be missed.

Jennifer Oswald

May 30, 2013

How blessed I am to have the one that makes saying goodbye so hard.

Jennifer Oswald

May 30, 2013

Miss you so much Dad! Semper Fi.

I will ALWAYS remember those famous Christmas mornings. Knowing now, that you were struggling through on a Scotch hangover and maybe a couple of sleep

Susan Rose (love you, Dad)

May 30, 2013

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