James Ruben Rowland
November 23, 1936 - April 23, 2020
Walnut, MS - James Ruben Rowland, 83, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Tippah County Nursing Home in Ripley, MS. He was born on November 23, 1936, to David Lee and Lela Davis Rowland, in Texas. He was a self-employed Saw Miller and a Methodist. A private family graveside service will be held in honor of his life on Sunday, April 26, 2020, at Campground Cemetery in Walnut, MS with Rev. Kevin Lindley and Rev. Kenneth Drewery officiating. James is survived by his wife of 65 years, Shirley Bass Rowland of Walnut, MS; one daughter: Rita Rowland Wilbanks (Johnny Hugh) of Walnut, MS; one son: Greg Rowland (Tammy) of Walnut, MS; two sisters: Grace Johnson of Walnut, MS, Jane Huff (Graham) of Middleton, TN; one brother: Ellie Hugh Rowland of Corinth, MS; four grandchildren; Matt Rowland, Alex Rowland, Shane Voyles all of Walnut, MS, Brandon Wilbanks (Melanie) of Hickory Flat, MS; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister: Jewell Abbott; two brothers: Thurmond Rowland, Kenneth Rowland. Expressions of sympathy for the Rowland family may be sent to: www.mcbridefuneralhome.com
Walnut, MS - James Ruben Rowland, 83, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Tippah County Nursing Home in Ripley, MS. He was born on November 23, 1936, to David Lee and Lela Davis Rowland, in Texas. He was a self-employed Saw Miller and... View Obituary & Service Information