Jimmy Rowe

Jimmy Lynn Rowe, age 81, of Little Rock, passed away October 10, 2022. Jimmy was the son of H.E. and Mildred Rowe. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee. Jimmy was a survivor of polio and never allow his disability to define him. Jimmy attended LR Central High and LR University (UALR). He graduated from Pines Vocational School in Pine Bluff. Having studied Architectural Drafting, he went into commercial construction and worked at Afco Steel, Central Structures, Matson Construction and Wilkins Constructions. He owned and operated Cherokee Construction for 25 years.

Jimmy loved his church, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Little Rock, where he belonged from 1956 until his death. He faithfully served on many committees including the building, deaf, and youth committees. He was blessed to have had his construction company build the present-day Fellowship Hall Building. Jimmy loved playing softball for the church team for 25 years and was instrumental in forming the Missionary Baptist Softball League. He loved supporting his daughters in their many activities including band competitions and coaching softball. Later in life, he loved watching his grandchildren participate in various sports. Jimmy's love of the outdoors began early in his youth starting with many years in Boys' Scouts where he reached the level of Eagle Scout. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, and boating. Jimmy belonged to the Old River Fishing Club and Oakdale Hunting Club.

Jimmy is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Nina, two daughters Michele (Phil) Pickett of Bryant, Stacy (Greg) Crawford of Benton, five grandchildren Tyler (Jordan) Pickett of Little Rock, Katelynn (Matt) Norton of Bryant, Landon (Megan) Pickett of Benton, Megan (Garrett) Misenheimer of Little Rock, and Clay Crawford of Benton. He has two great-granddaughters, Whitley Norton and Hadley Pickett. He is also survived by this brother Carl Eugene (Pam) Rowe of Conway, several nieces and nephews, many cousins, and a host of friends. He was proceeded in death by one daughter, Brenda Sue.

Visitation will be held at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 5300 Stagecoach Road, Little Rock at 9:00 AM, Saturday October 15, 2022. The funeral follows the visitation and will begin at 10:00 AM. The burial will be at Forrest Hills Cemetery, 10200 AR-5, Alexander and will immediately follow the service. Memorials can be made to Antioch or the Missionary Baptist Seminary.

An online guest book is available at www.pinecrestfh.com for the Rowe family.