David Rowe, 64, of Connelly Springs, NC went to his Heavenly Home on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Atrium Health in Pineville. Born August 22, 1956 in Hickory, he was the son of the late Mary Alice Younce Franklin and James Winfred Rowe.
A member of The Journey Church. David had many hobbies. He was an outdoorsman and loved horses, hunting and working with his hands. He also enjoyed the years that he sang with “A Little South of Heaven.” David had retired from the furniture business after 42 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Ivan James Rowe.
David is survived by his wife of 29 1/2 years, Tammy Livengood Rowe of the home, daughters, Jennifer M. Rowe of Hickory, Rebecca L. Rowe and Melissa L. Rowe of the home; granddaughter, Amariana Little; brothers, Rev. Ben Rowe and wife Becky of Hickory, and Rev. Robin Rowe and wife Carolyn of Statesville; sister, Carol Bumgarner of Hickory; uncle, Joe Billy Rowe of Hickory; aunt, Carolyn and Jim Samples of Kernersville, NC; brother-in-law, Mike and Jane Livengood; nieces and nephews, Michael and Chassidy Rowe, Gary and Amanda Rowe, Ashley and Luke Miller, Jessica and Carlos Lopez, Justus and Abby Rowe, Matt and Abbey Rowe, Ryan and Chelsea Rowe and Alexia and Chris Nichols, Beth and Juan Acosta, Bailey Bumgarner, Beth and Ralph Butcher, and Catt Livengood; step-father, Jim Franklin; and many cousins.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Lakeview Baptist Church in Hickory with Revs. Ben Rowe and Robin Rowe officiating. The service will be live streamed on Lakeview Baptist Church Facebook page.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Drum Funeral Home in Hickory. Due to Covid 19, masks must be worn and social distancing must be observed.
Memorials may be given to Tribute to the Troops of North Carolina, 125 Ivy Brook Drive, Statesville, NC 28625 or Fallen Hero’s Ministry, c/o Sandy Ridge Baptist Church, 3702 16th Street NE, Hickory, NC 28601.
Condolences may be sent to the Rowe family at www.drumfh-hickory.com.
The Rowe family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home in Hickory.
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