Clarence William “Bill” Rowell, Jr.
December 7, 1933- March 11, 2023
Clarence William “Bill” Rowell, Jr., 89, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Cocoa, FL, passed away on March 11, 2023 at his residence. Born December 7, 1933 in Micanopy, FL, he was the son of the late Clarence W. Rowell, Sr. and Lillian (Morgan) Rowell.
Bill graduated from Reddick High School in 1951 and attended the University of Florida. He served in the U.S. Navy from March 7, 1956 until March 6, 1962. Bill was the owner/operator of Rowell Transport for over twenty years, retiring February 2009. He was a member of the Bassmasters, the Elks Club and SMBC Boat Racing.
Bill is survived by his wife, Patricia (Padgett) Rowell whom he married on March 17, 1984 in Walhalla, SC; his daughter, Sandra Littleford (Jimmy) of Lusby, MD; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and his sister, Betty Daniel of St. Augustine, FL. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Stanaland.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service conducted by Deacon Chad Martin following at 3:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD. Interment will be private.
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14 Mar 2023
10:48am
Dad,
Words cannot describe how I feel right now, I loved you so much and gonna miss you more. But I’m relieved your not in pain anymore and at peace. Please know I was proud to be your daughter as well as you being my father. RIP Dad until we meet again.
Love your daughter Sandy💔
City
Lusby
State
Maryland
14 Mar 2023
11:26am
So sorry aunt Pat. Love you
City
Wilkesboro
State
NC
14 Mar 2023
7:40pm
So sorry Pat. I know how much you loved him and how much he loved you.❤️🙏🏿
City
Anderson
State
SC
15 Mar 2023
5:06pm
I’ll miss my big brother. Condolences to all the family.
City
St. Augustine
State
Fl
15 Mar 2023
7:00pm
Sandy and family. Very sorry to hear this about your dad. Praying for you and family.
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State
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20 Mar 2023
10:28am
Pat and Sandy, just read about Bill’s passing and am so sorry for your loss. Bill was a true gentleman and was a major asset in the early years of keeping SMBC going. I am grateful we had a good visit this past year and had that chance to share a memory or two. My thoughts are with you both.
City
Bushwood
State
MD
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Dad,
Words cannot describe how I feel right now, I loved you so much and gonna miss you more. But I’m relieved your not in pain anymore and at peace. Please know I was proud to be your daughter as well as you being my father. RIP Dad until we meet again.
Love your daughter Sandy💔
So sorry aunt Pat. Love you
So sorry Pat. I know how much you loved him and how much he loved you.❤️🙏🏿
I’ll miss my big brother. Condolences to all the family.
Sandy and family. Very sorry to hear this about your dad. Praying for you and family.
Pat and Sandy, just read about Bill’s passing and am so sorry for your loss. Bill was a true gentleman and was a major asset in the early years of keeping SMBC going. I am grateful we had a good visit this past year and had that chance to share a memory or two. My thoughts are with you both.