George Rowland age 87 of Tazewell, TN was born July 21, 1928 and went to be with the Lord January 4, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was saved at an early age. He was baptized and joined Hopewell Baptist Church in 1972. He was also a Deacon and member still at Hopewell Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Singleton and Lydia Rowland; sisters Hazel Earls and Bessie Lock; brothers Bill, Lawrence (Shorty) and Hubert Rowland.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years: Betty Rowland
Son: Rick Rowland of Tazewell
Daughters: Kim and Alex England of Tazewell
Sandy and Hoy Watson of New Tazewell
Grandchildren: Christopher (Brittany) Watson, Paige (Rocky) White, Bryce and Carlye England, Shelley (Travis) Lester, Jesse Rowland and Colton Rowland
Great Grandchildren: Will and Cole Poore, Carson Watson, Jonsey White
Step Great Grandchildren: Thomas, Isaac and Colton Lester
Sisters: Gladys Whiteaker, Mary Fultz and Martha Rowland all of Tazewell
A host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from 4 until 7 P.M. Wednesday January 6, 2016 at Coffey Funeral Home in Tazewell with funeral service to follow at 7 P.M. Wednesday in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service 11 A.M. Thursday January 7, 2016 at Martin Cemetery.
Ministers: Rev. Kim Collingsworth, Rev. Mike Seabolt and Rev. Clyde Daniels
Singers: Hopewell Youth Choir
Pallbearers: Christopher Watson, Lance Mitchell, Bryce England, Jesse Rowland, Will Poore, Cole Poore, Bryan Hollandsworth.
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