Ancel Esley Rowlette Jr., age 74, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Esley was born November 26, 1947 in Rose Hill, VA. He valiantly fought a 41 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Esley was a member of Grace Church Knoxville. He was a two time graduate of University of Tennessee where Esley was also a member of Alpha Kappa Psi fraternity. He worked in computer programming at Unisys Corporation until retirement. Esley's life in later years was surrounded by a loving wife, children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by parents, Ancel and Bonnie Rowlette, Sr. Esley is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sharon Rowlette; children, Cecilee (fiance, Brian Strong) Rowlette and Seth (Emily) Rowlette; grandchildren, Lennon and Ruby Rowlette; a host of friends and extended family.
Family will receive friends Friday, July 1st from 5-7pm at Grace Church, 1610 Midpark Road Knoxville, TN 37921 with Celebration of Life service at 7pm. Pastor Brian Wilson and Associate Pastor Danielle Walker to officiate. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Grace Church at www.graceknox.org.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berrylynnhurst.com for the Rowlette family.
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