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Randall Rowland

08/09/1945 - 09/16/2017

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Obituary For Randall Rowland

Randall Williams Rowland (Randy), age 72, of Sherman, Texas passed away early Saturday morning, September 16, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. He was at home surrounded by his loving family. Randy was born five minutes after his twin brother, Ricky, in Galveston, Texas on August 9, 1945. He graduated from Sherman High School in 1963. He attended the Oklahoma University for 2 years. He then attended the University of Texas at Austin for 2 years. His previous marriage in 1977 was to Robin Jordan, the mother of Randy’s 2 children - Randall Ryan Rowland and Lauren Bly Rowland. He adopted Robin’s son Johnny Darrel Rowland in 1979. He married his beloved wife of 25 years, Laurie J. Rowland, on March 13, 1992. Laurie and his family were at his side at the end. In the early 1980’s, Randy and his 2 brothers, Ricky and Bobby, started the Rowland Tank Truck Company, an oil field service company. After selling the tank truck company, the 3 brothers operated Doolaree Corporation, an oil and gas operation/managing company. After Ricky’s death in 2002, Randy served as a valued and important employee of the corporation as field operations manager. He served in that company position until his death. Randy joined the Marine Corps Reserves in 1967 and served until his honorable medical discharge in 1972. He was a member of Woodlawn Country Club for over 40 years. Randy’s passions included bridge and other card games, golf, and fishing and other activities he enjoyed with his children, and all the time spent with his grandchildren. Randy was predeceased by his parents, Dr. Robert H. Rowland and Deola Rowland, of Sherman, Texas, and his twin brother, Richard Elliott Rowland, also of Sherman. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Laurie Rowland, his younger brother, Robert B. Rowland and wife, Vicki, as well as his children, Johnny Rowland, Ryan Rowland, Lauren Rowland, Eric Rhoades and wife, Staci, Lauren Ward and husband, Ryan, along with grandchildren Zach, Maddox, and Owen, and niece Rhonda Rowland, and nephew Ronnie Rowland and wife, Tina. A Memorial Celebration of His Life will be held at Woodlawn Country Club on Thursday, September 21 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Honorary Pall Bearers are John S. “Buddy” Dryden, Sale Omohundro, Michael Omohundro, Fred Peratta, John M. Rhoades, Jon Sewell, Ken Wible, and Bobby Wilson.

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  • 09/24/2017

    J Carol Chafin

    Thinking of all of Randy's family, praying for peace for you at this time. Remembering the fun early days of growing up with Ricky and Randy. Dr Rowland was our Dr and Randy's mom,my wonderful Sunday school teacher. ~ J Carol Chafin, Round Rock, Texas

  • 09/21/2017

    Nancy White Penny

    In these sad moments, I grin as I see Randy and his "pardna" Judd playing cards with my Mom and having her laughing to the point that she couldn't keep up...except to harass Randy for going to OU! Remember all the good times and the laughter that Randy shared with so many. My sincere condolences. ~ Nancy White Penny, Fort Worth, Texas

  • 09/21/2017

    Lonnie Carter

    Ryan, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Randy was a great guy and always fun to be around. Hang in there. God Bless ~ Lonnie Carter, Bells, Texas

  • 09/21/2017

    Jerry McAlister

    Randal the Vandal, One of my close friends growing up, many fun times, Hell you couldn't help but have fun with Randy. We traveled many roads my friend. I will miss you. My prayers and thoughts are with you Bobby and the rest of the family. ~ Jerry McAlister, McAllen, Texas

  • 09/21/2017

    Basil DuLaney

    Our sympathy and condolences to you for the loss of your treasured friend. Rest In Peace Randy, Rest In Peace. ~ Basil DuLaney

  • 09/21/2017

    Nathalia Spencer

    My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God comfort and give you strength. ~ Nathalia Spencer, Sherman, Texas

  • 09/21/2017

    Pamela Pech

    Our last breath on earth is our first breath in Heaven. So very sorry for your loss. ~ Pamela Pech, Springfield, Oregon

  • 09/20/2017

    Kaye Black

    Please except my sincere condolences to all the family. ~ Kaye Black, Harper, Texas

  • 09/20/2017

    Dee McElhearn

    I know how much Randy loved his family. Prayers and thoughts to you Laurie, Lauren and Grandchildren. You lit up his life. ~ Dee McElhearn, Sherman, Texas

  • 09/20/2017

    Nancy Jackson

    My prayers are with you So sorry for your loss. Love Nancy Jackson ~ Nancy Jackson, Ravenna. Texas

  • 09/20/2017

    Renate Pagel

    I'm so sorry for your lost. You all remain in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. ~ Renate Pagel, Muenster, Texas

  • 09/20/2017

    Patti Hardin

    Prayers of comfort and strength in the days to come. I know he will be very missed. Rest in peace my friend! ~ Patti Hardin, Sherman, Texas

  • 09/20/2017

    Bert Brown

    So sorry to hear about Randy. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. ~ Bert Brown, Sherman, Texas

  • 09/20/2017

    Joni Gray

    Every time I was around Randy he always had a soft smile on his face. It was obvious how much he loved his family! It's so hard losing a loved one & no words can remove the pain. I just pray that you will all feel the love of our God around you at this time. ~ Joni Gray, Pottsboro, Texas

  • 09/20/2017

    Barb Stewart

    Sorry for your loss Laurie and family. Many condolences. ~ Barb Stewart, Denison, Texas

  • 09/20/2017

    Carol Moss

    To the Rowland Family our prayers go out to you. Carol, Margaret and Rhonda Moss. ~ Carol Moss, Sherman, Texas

  • 09/20/2017

    Dianne Henry Stiff

    My sincere sympathy goes out to Randys family and close friends. RIP Randy Rowland ~ Dianne Henry Stiff, Denison, Texas

  • 09/20/2017

    Garrett Patton

    Our condolences, I have so many great memories of Randy, he will be missed by many. ~ Garrett Patton, Sherman, Texas

  • 09/20/2017

    Kimber McKelvey-Smith

    My condolences to the Rowland family. Some of my fondest memories were in Sherman with all the cousins. I'm sure that Randy is playing bridge with Deola, Bob, and Betty Jane and Ricky is critiquing their moves. I love and miss all of you. ~ Kimber McKelvey-Smith, Lawton, Oklahoma

  • 09/19/2017

    Chris Beale

    May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. ~ Chris Beale, Sherman, Texas

  • 09/19/2017

    Lorrie Thomas

    My thoughts are with you Laurie, Lauren and family. ~ Lorrie Thomas, Denison, Texas

  • 09/19/2017

    Sherry Smith

    My heart is sad with the loss of Randall Rowland. My thoughts are with the Rowland and Rhoades family. Remember the smiles and the memories. ~ Sherry Smith, Sheman, Texas

  • 09/19/2017

    I fondly remember Randy from Bryant School and Jr. high. I last saw him at the 2003 reunion, My deepest sympathies to his family! May your memories sustain you through this sad time. Sylvia Taylor Finch. Phoenix Arizona

  • 09/18/2017

    My thoughts and prayers are with the Rowland family.

  • 09/18/2017

    Donna Shaw

    Extending my heartfelt sympathies to all of Randy's family at this sad time. ~ Donna Shaw, Taylor, Texas

  • 09/18/2017

    Thoughts and prayers of peace and comfort for Randy's family and friends during this difficult time of loss. With love, Loretta Harkins

  • 09/17/2017

    Dan Kever

    Lifelong Rowland family friend saying goodbye to a man who loved life with a smile on his face. Sorry for your loss Bob. ~ Dan Kever, Carrollton, Texas

  • 09/17/2017

    Pam Lowry

    May Gods peace rest on all of the Rowland family. My heart and prayers are with you all. Love, pam ~ Pam Lowry, Denison, Texas

  • 09/16/2017

    David Hall

    Randy had a great many friends, as just one of his lifelong friends and classmates this is very sad news. Everyone always enjoyed seeing Randy whenever he would attend one of our reunion activities, he will definitely be missed. At least he is suffering no more, for that we can be thankful. We also take comfort in knowing that God never gives us more than we can bear, however we are tested at times and this is one of those times. All of Randy's family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, David ~ David Hall, Sherman, Texas

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