Dunn, North Carolina~Jewel C. Rowland, 82, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2008, with his family by his side. He was born in South Carolina to W.W. Roland and Jewel Curtis on June 20, 1926. Jewel was predeceased by his wife, Madeline of 43 years and is survived by three sons Randolph Nelson and his wife Denise, Curtis Rowland, Allen Rowland, grandchildren Jason, Cara, and Joshua Nelson, Matthew and Spencer Rowland, nieces and nephews, Elizabeth, Amanda and Robert Taylor. He retired from the U.S. Navy after twenty years of distinguished service. Jewel was also a member of the Masons Lodge No. 274 in Virginia Beach, Va. and Shriners of the Khedive Temple of Norfolk. Family and friends are invited to a visitation for the celebration of Jewel’s life from 10-11am at Woodlawn Funeral Home Chapel 6329 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk where the service will follow at 11am. Dr. J. Scottie Griffin will officiate the service. Amanda Taylor will be speaking on behalf of the family. Military honors and Masonic rites will be conducted at the committal service at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. On line condolences may be offered to the family at www.woodlawngroup.com
