Atkinson County GaArchives Obituaries.....Rowell, Emory M. May 1, 1999 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Shirley M. Durden http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00025.html#0006039 October 15, 2008, 1:39 pm The Atkinson County Citizen, Pearson, GA Mr. Emory M. Rowell, age 86, of Willacoochee, GA., passed away Saturday, May 1, 1999, at Shady Acres Convalescent Center in Douglas, GA following an extended illness. Born November 17, 1912, in Coffee Co., GA, Mr. Rowell was the son of Staten and Mary Jane Taylor Rowell. He was a retired security guard and a member of Willacoochee United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie O'Neal Anderson Rowell. Survivors include: one stepson, Burnell Anderson and wife, Ruby of Douglas, GA: two stepdaughters, Verneil Hall and husband, Chester of Willacoochee, Georgia and Doris Yancey, also of Willacoochee, GA; one sister-in-law, Mrs. James (Marvel)Rowell of Douglas, GA; two nephews, Michael Rowell of Virginia and James A. Rowell, Jr., of Douglas, GA; two nieces, Jane Brown and Ann Sweat, both of Douglas, GA; thirteen step-grandchildren, ten step- grandchildren, and four step-great-great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Rowell were held at 3 p.m. Monday, May 3, 1999, at Willacoochee United Methodist Church, with Rev. David Barton and Rev. David Rowe officiating. Special music was provided by soloist Derrick Soles, who sang, "In The Garden," and "Amazing Grace," with Rev. David Barton accompanying at the piano. Soft music for the prelude and postlude was provided by Ms. Bonnie Kunberger, organist. Interment followed in the Hebron Cemeteryy. Serving as active pallbearers were: Shawn Wilkerson, Bobby Shatto, Herman Tucker, Kenneth Hunkapiller, Gillis Carter and Jim Rowell. Relihan Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/atkinson/obits/r/rowell11897ob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.2 Kb