Charles Rowland Sr.

Charles Howard Rowland, Sr., 88, of Colonial Heights, passed away on September 11, 2015 at his residence. Born in Petersburg, VA he was the son of the late Junious L. and Gatie Schrock Rowland; and was also preceded in death by six brothers and one sister. Mr. Rowland was a United States Navy Veteran having served during World War II. Once leaving the Navy, he retired from Dupont after 41 years of service. He was a member of the Circus Fans Association of American for 30 years, a longtime member of Wesley United Methodist Church and a member of the Colonial Heights American Legion Post #284 for 52 years. Mr. Rowland was an avid gardener and enjoyed growing the biggest tomatoes that he could. He had a great love of trains and enjoyed taking his grandchildren to the train yards and stations. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Mae Rowland; one daughter, Lisa Jacobs and husband, Scott; a son, Charles Rowland, II; four grandchildren, Lauren and Austin Jackson, Darin Rowland and wife, Leslye, and Brian Rowland and wife, Catie; three great-grandchildren, Rosie, Clara and Addison; one brother, Rudy Rowland and wife, Nell; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends and family on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church with an American Legion service starting at 5:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Wesley United Methodist Church, with the Rev. L. Raymond McGarr, officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA. The family is being served by E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 3701 Conduit Rd., Colonial Heights, VA 23834 or to the Virginia Prostate Cancer Coalition, 10804 Anita Dr., Mason Neck, VA 22079.

Visitation Details

Tuesday, September 15th, 2015 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Wesley United Methodist Church

Service Information

Wednesday, September 16th, 2015 11:00am, Wesley United Methodist Church

Interment Details

Blandford Cemetery