He was born on September 4, 1956, the son of the late Elwood and Alice (Stephens) Rowles.
He was a 1975 graduate of Clearfield Area High School. He went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps.
Stephen was a truck driver for numerous years. He enjoyed hunting, four wheeler riding, motorcycle riding and horseback riding.
On June 27, 1987, he wed Karen (Rice) Rowles, who survives; his three children: Stephen Rowles Jr and his wife Jenny of Philipsburg, John Rowles of Osceola Mills and Ashley Beatty of Osceola Mills; two granddaughters: Gracelyn Beatty and Lux Rowles; a brother, Jake Rowles and his wife Colleen of Mineral Springs and Cheryl McCluskey of Philipsburg.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 27, 2019 from 2-4pm at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc., a memorial service will follow at 4pm with W. Lee Casher officiating. Full military honors will be accorded by the Clearfield Honor Guard.
Arrangements are under the care of Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc. in Clearfield.
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