Donald Franklin Rowe Sr. (86) of Gahannna, Ohio passed away Wednesday January 8, 2020 at The Laurels of Gahanna. He was born November 19, 1933 in Tazewell, Tennessee to Elijah and Martha Rowe. Donald was a hardworking man who kept himself busy, he was self employed as a general contractor, taught ballroom dancing for 18 years, a member of the Moose Lodge, Shriners Association, the VFW, and the Masons. He was a proud veteran of the US Air Force, and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Occupation Germany Medal. He was a patron of the New Horizons Community Church. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Doris Rowe, sister Irene (Earl) McComas, children Donald Jr. (Susan), Douglas (Kimberley), and Diane (Stephen) Elek, grandchildren Steven, Alaina, Douglas Jr., Heather, Heidi, Melissa, and Holly, great-grandchildren Logan, Emily, Shane, Robbie, Austin, Avery, Corben, Rachel, Donovan, Kaden, and Dechlan. He is preceded in death by his father Elijah, mother Martha, sister Jean Fisher, and brothers Kenny and Henry. Calling hours will be held Tuesday January 14, 2020 from 11:00 am- 12:00pm at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens 5600 E. Broad St. Columbus, Ohio. Services will begin at noon in the northwest chapel, with the committal service to follow. Officiating the services will be Pastor Dave of New Horizons Community Church. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS PLEASE MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS AND DONATIONS TO THE NEW HORIZONS COMMUNITY CHURCH (PARKING LOT FUND) 2100 Reynoldsburg-New Albany Rd. Blacklick, Ohio 43004. Following the service there will be a celebration of life and luncheon at the New Horizon Community Church.
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