Charles "Jr." Rowell

Mr. Charles “Jr.” Rowell, age 88, of Hazlehurst, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at his residence.

Mr. Rowell was born on April 24, 1936, in Jeff Davis County.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Odell Rowell and Bessie Selph Rowell, his son, Wayne Rowell, his daughter, Darlene Rowell and his sister, Betty Jean Brown.

He was the owner and operator (along with his wife) of Rowell Trailer Sales and was of the Baptist faith. It was plain to see they made a good team.

He was a quiet and simple man, much of a man in stature, but he had a sweet disposition, always had a kind word to say. He enjoyed watching Nascar, working, and loved his family dearly.

Also, I think Mr. Jr. was an executive assistant to Ms. Wilma’s Avon Business, because he was always there in the office with her and would assist you if she was not there. The special thing about his retiring, it was on his 81st birthday, after he had worked for 62 years, quite an accomplishment.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Mrs. Wilma McCarty Rowell of Hazlehurst; sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky and Ellen Rowell of Douglas, Earl and Cindy Black of Blackshear and Sammy and Lisa Black of Hazlehurst; brothers, Earl Rowell of Baxley; sisters, Martha Sellers (Larry) of Gray and Charlene Hall (Clyde) of Douglas; grandson and wife, Matthew and Kristi Rowell, and several other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive.

Visitation and Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in the Chapel of Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home, the funeral service will begin at 11:00am with Rev. Charles Carter, and Rev. David Barber officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Interment will follow in the Liberty Cemetery.

Dave Deats, Steve Carter, Matthew Rowell, Dustin Farmer, Chris Rowell, and Dan Rowell will serve as active pallbearers.

 The family may be contacted at his grandson, Matthew Rowell and wife Kristi residence, 1034 Altamaha Road, Hazlehurst.

Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

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