Mr. Rowell was born July 11,1949 in Vila Rica, GA, the son of Cecil and Adrian Rowell. He was a graduate of Bremen High School Class of 1967 and graduate of Economics from West Georgia College class of 1971. He worked as a Plant Account for over 30 years for Georgia Power / Southern Company. Philip joined Sandy Springs Christian Church almost 40 years ago and served in a variety of roles throughout his ministry, including taking care of the church grounds on Saturday with other members. He was an Elder, Deacon, Trustee, and regularly attended the Thursday breakfast group.
Survivors include his wife Cordelia Sweat Rowell, his daughter, Jennifer Leigh Colman and her husband Michael. His brother-in-law, Greg Sweat and his wife Sandra. His sister-in-law, Denise Rowell. Philip’s five nephews, Gid Rowell and his wife Kim, Eli Rowell and his wife Ann, John Rowell and his wife Kelsey, Kyle Sweat and his wife Gidget, Jeff Sweat and his wife Ariel. His four nieces, Hannah Rawls and her husband Allen, Sarah Strong and her husband Chris, Renee Sweat, Jenni Sweat Edenfield and her husband, Clayon.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers David Rowell and Donnie Rowell, his grandson Graham Alpert Colman and his nephew Jud Rowell.
Philip loved God, his family and his neighbor and many will miss him.
Memorial donations may be made in Philip’s name to Sandy Springs Christian Church, specifically for gardening, landscaping and grounds beautification.
Visitation will be held at H.M. Patterson & Son-Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Road Ne, Sandy Springs, GA 30328, US, on October 31, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
A Funeral Service will be held at Sandy Springs Christian Church, 301 Johnson Ferry Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30328, US, on November 1, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. With a reception immediately following the service in the lobby.
The graveside service will be at Live Oak Cemetery, Live Oak FL at a future date.
