Mr. Yancy Joe Rowland, 81, of Vickery Street Ext., Hartwell, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016 at AnMed Health Medical Center, Anderson.
Born on July 20, 1934 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the late Andrew Rowland and Lettie Mauldin Rowland.Mr. Rowland was an All-State High School Tight End and attended the University of Georgia on a Football and Basketball scholarship, and was a U. S. Air Force veteran He was retail store manager for 26 years, where worked for United 5&10, Sky City and Maxway.Mr. Rowland was a member of the VFW and the Cornerstone Baptist Church.
Survivors include his daughter: Debbie Rowland of Hartwell; his son: Brian Rowland of Hartwell; a brother: Pete Rowland and his wife Sharon of Canon; six grandchildren: Amber Adams, Ariel Cothran and her husband James, Andi Swann, Brandon Rowland, Marla Rowland,Blake Rowland and three great-grandchildren; Ryan Belanger, Corbyn Swann and Chayce Swann.Mr. Rowland was preceded in death by his parents; his wife: Shirley Motes Rowland; two brothers: Billy Jim Rowland and Jerry Rowland and a sister: Doris Brown.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 12, 2016 11:00 a.m. at the Cornerstone Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Meeks officiating.Burial will be in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park with military honors.
The body is at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday evening.The family is at the home.Flowers optional, memorials may be made to the Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1543 Anderson Hwy, Hartwell, GA 30643.
The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.