BORN

1945

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Warren-McElwain Mortuary Eudora Chapel

1003 John L Williams Dr

Eudora, Kansas

Buddy Rowland Obituary

Memorial services for Buddy Rowland, 73, Eudora, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel in Eudora. He passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018 at his home.

Buddy was born July 4, 1945 in Muscogee, OK the son of Troy William and Juanita (Royse) Rowland.

He was a plumber.

Buddy loved his family, he enjoyed spending time in Colorado, four-wheeling, and had a passion for collecting tools.

He married Caren Smittle on June 20, 1983 in Miami, OK. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include his daughter, Elizabeth Belle Rowland; two sons, Chance Lee Rowland and Ricky Lee Rowland; two sisters, Charlene Prudden and Darlene Neal. He was preceded in death by his parents Troy and Juanita.

The family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at the Eudora Chapel.

Memorial Contributions may be made in his name to Valley Hope and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary - Eudora Chapel.

For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Sep. 18, 2018.
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CHESTER SMITTLE

September 19, 2018

Karen and family so sorry to hear about the passing of Buddy. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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