- Date Of Birth: April 17, 1943
- Date Of Death: July 13, 2011
- State: Maryland
Williamsport, MD – John Elmer Rowland, 68, of Williamsport, MD passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at his home.
Born, April 17, 1943 in Hagerstown, MD to the late Marshall Edward and Alice Louise Brandenburg Rowland.
He was a 1961 graduate of South Hagerstown High School. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Coppin State in Baltimore, MD.
He was employed by the State of Maryland Prison System as a Case Manager for 26 years until retiring in 1996. After retirement he worked for 10 years for the Western Maryland Consortium as a Counselor.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during Vietnam.
John was an active member of Benevola United Methodist Church in Boonsboro, MD. He taught Sunday School and was a Youth Leader.
He was an active member of Potomac Playmakers, original Sophisti “Cats” Booster member, Past President of the Williamsport Wrestling Club, and member of Potomac Post #202 American Legion Williamsport, MD.
Survivors Include:
Wife: Carol E. Ridenour Rowland married for 43 years
Daughter: Cinnamon Kaye Rowland of Hagerstown, MD
Son: John Charles Rowland and his companion Anne of Hagerstown, MD
Grandson: Brett A. Rowland of Hagerstown, MD
Granddaughter: Ella G. Rowland of Hagerstown, MD
Grandchildren: Kirsten and Ian Sundstrom and Seth and Maddie Brown all of Hagerstown, MD
Brother: Marshall E. Rowland of Williamsport, MD
Sister: Kathy A. Witman of Frederick, MD
He was predeceased by his twin brother James Rowland and brother Norman Rowland.
Benevola United Methodist Church 19925 Benevola Church Rd. Boonsboro, MD 21713 or Hospice of Washington County 747 Northern Ave. Hagerstown, MD 21742
Benevola United Methodist Church 19925 Benevola Church Rd. Boonsboro, MD 21713 or Hospice of Washington County 747 Northern Ave. Hagerstown, MD 21742
