ROWELL, William Stephen Jr. “Steve”, 76, passed away in Gainesville on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. He was a retired former owner of 4 Badcock Furniture stores and a member of Suwanee Station Baptist Church. Steve was a 32nd Degree Mason and a former Shriner. Steve continued to work every day after his retirement and loved to work on and drive tractors. He was also an excellent candle maker. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Patricia Rowell, his children, Stephanie Rowell, David Kelly (Ann), Glenn Kelly (Yolanda), Martin Kelly and Scott Kelly., a sister Carol Rowell, 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and many, nieces, nephews and friends. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, 11 am at Bloomingdale Community Cemetery, 3303 Bloomingdale Ave, Valrico, FL 33596. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Love INC at 386-364-4673. Arrangements under Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.
