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C. Keith Rowell

FUNERAL HOME

Hart's Mortuary & Cremation Center - Cherry Street

765 Cherry Street

Macon, Georgia

C. Rowell Obituary

C. Keith Rowell -MACON - Keith Rowell, 51, devoted husband, father, brother and friend, who gave his unconditional love to all, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2005. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at 11A.M., at Martha Bowman Memorial United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Roberta City Cemetery at 2P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Post-Polio Health International, 4207 Lindell Blvd., #110, Saint Louis, MO 63108-2915. The family may be contacted at their residence. -Survivors: wife, Kimberly Stephens Rowell; son, Michael Payton Rowell; daughters, Fraser Brockway Rowell, Ashley Paige Dempsey and Amanda Leigh Dempsey, all of Macon; sisters, Ruth R. Joyner, of Ft. Valley, GA, Rochelle Hurt, of Round Rock, TX and Marjorie Hyde, of Haleyville, AL; brothers, Harry B. and Jeanette Rowell, of Greensboro, GA, Roy and Katherine Rowell, of Midway, GA, many children who knew and loved their "Papa Keith", his beloved clients, and devoted lifelong friends. -Mr. Rowell was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Essie Rowell, and his brother, Michael Rowell and his brothers-in-law, Calvin Joyner and Elbert Hurt. -Hart's Mortuary has charge of the arrangements.

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Published by The Telegraph from Apr. 18 to Apr. 19, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for C. Rowell

28 Entries

Yvonne Harrington

May 25, 2005

Ruth and Rochelle so sorry to hear of Keith's death. Sorry I didn't know sooner. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you

Tone & Andrea Southerland

May 2, 2005

Pate and family,

So sorry to hear about your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Michael McNeely

April 23, 2005

Dear Mrs. Rowell and Family,

My wife and I are greatly saddened to hear of Keith's passing. We had been clients of his for around 15 years, and my wife's uncle, Mark Carriker, had been a client for many years prior to that. We all greatly admired and respected Keith, his integrity, and his sincerity. We will greatly miss his friendship. I know we will not see his like again.

Michael McNeely, MD

and Laura McMillan

Kaye Wansley

April 21, 2005

Fraser and Pate,

So sorry to learn of your loss. Just wanted to let you know I am thinking about you.

Sincerely,

Ms. Wansley

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Rebecca HASKINS

April 21, 2005

Keith was a family friend and family stockbroker all my life. He was excellent to work with as he was caring attentive and did a wonderful job. I too will miss him in many ways. So sad that he passed on so young. many condolences, Rebecca Haskins

Tonya and Natalie SSK/Marshall Insurance Group

April 21, 2005

Kimberly,

We are so sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do ,please let us know and we will be glad to help. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers

Tyler Mitchell

April 20, 2005

Dear Kimberly and family, I am so sorry.

Keith and I were good friends though school.

I am so glad I had a chance to meet you and Keith at Janice's party.

Best to you and your family.

Joe Beyer

April 20, 2005

Kim, I will never forget the time Jennifer and I spent Sunday with you all. Keith taught me something that I carry with me daily.....humility. I am so sorry for our loss and please remember if I can help you in any way, I WILL. God bless and my prayers are with you. Love Joe

Mac McDaniel

April 19, 2005

Pate and family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Just know that he has moved on to a better place. If you need anything let me know.

God bless you and your family.

Mac

Maggie Shackelford

April 19, 2005

Mrs. Kim, Ash, Mand, and Frase,

I love each of you so much and I'm so sorry about keith. I love you guys!

Leo & Lesleigh Rizzi

April 19, 2005

Kimberly,

we are schocked and very sad to hear about Keith. We wish we were there with you, your children, Fraser and Payton. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and if we can do anything for you please call us. Keith was such a wonderful person and will be missed by everyone.

We love you,

Les, Leo, Amanda & Meredith

Crystal Swain

April 19, 2005

Kim,

I just wanted to let you and your family know that you all are in my prayers and I know that Mr. Rowell will be missed. If I can help in any way, Please let me know. I lost my father a year and a half ago and I still think of him daily, however, it brings a smile to my face just thinking about the wonderful memories I had with him. It brings a sence of peace to my heart knowing we will meet again someday. Lean on the Lord and he will carry you.

Debbie & Kevin Pettinato

April 19, 2005

Kim,

We are very sorry to hear about Keith, he was a kind and caring man. He will be missed. If you need anything please don't hesitate to call. You and your family are in our prays.

Chris Sotus

April 19, 2005

Dear Kim,

I am very shocked and saddened to hear about Kieth. Kieth was a great friend to me and I will miss him greatly. You and your family have my deepest sympathy's and prayers.

Chris

Jeff Evans

April 18, 2005

Kim, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that we are thinking of you and your family during these days.

Regena Demere

April 18, 2005

Dear Rowell Family,

I knew your Keith since I was a very small girl-when he was a very small boy. Our Mother's were very good friends as we all grew up at Hardison Baptist. Many a Easter Egg Hunt did we go to at his house! He is with Miss Rowell and Miss Emma(Shepherd)from now until eternity! And I know they are looking down on your grief and saying many prayers to give you peace.

Our families prayers are with all of you at this time.

Regena Shepherd Demere

Jim Howell

April 18, 2005

Heaven just gained a wonderful storyteller.

John Dattilo

April 18, 2005

Keith was a favorite person of mine in an endeavor to get Soccer on the board in Macon Ga. Keith stepped to the fore front. In the Early days of MGSA'S development as the project Mananger in behalf of the association I new I could count on him. He has helped provide for thousands of hours of chlidren at play and I will never forget him for his contribution of time and influence. I wish you peace in your time of sorrow and share my heart felt gratitude of the many who have benifited from Keith's contribution to our community.

Fran Fowler

April 18, 2005

Roy & Kathy

We were so sorry to hear about Keith. We think of all of you so often; what good memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Ben C. and Fran Fowler

Aunt Linda Stevens

April 18, 2005

Kim, You can't imagine how shocked Bill & I are to learn the sad news. We really liked him a lot, & will miss him. Be strong for the Girls, & love them for us. Wish we could be there for you.Love You!!

Richard Scarborough

April 18, 2005

Keith has been a friend since we met in the 1st grade. Although we have not seen each other in quite a while I have thought of him often. I am greatly saddened to hear we have lost this old friend.

David Spisso

April 18, 2005

You should know: Keith Rowell was a Founding Father of the Middle Georgia Soccer Association during the late 1980s. His fundraising support, personal contacts and professional integrity provided the resources, encouragement and credibility for MGSA to lead the youth soccer movement in this community. His efforts helped to build a 46 acre soccer complex across Eisenhower Parkway from Macon State College, which has served thousands of youth soccer players since 1990.

Keith had moments of joy and pride as he watched his son, Payton, test his stamina in early youth soccer games on fields that Keith helped to develop. Later he'd back back, even stronger and louder in support of his daughter, Amanda, as she honed her skills and played at a high level.

Certainly there are those who knew Keith's dignity and character in many ways, professionally and socially. But he was also an "unsung hero" to the youth of middle Georgia, throughtout Macon-Bibb County, in communities like Warner Robins, Dublin, Milledgeville and Jones County, whose roots in youth soccer can be traced to MGSA. Hundreds of families have enjoyed this sport as players and fans, in public and private schools, and church leagues throughout the area; some have played in State Championships, others earned college scholarships. If Keith Rowell had not been so dedicated and so willing to take the risk to help establish this program for children, where would we be?

Perhaps you didn't know these things is about this wonderful man. He will surely be remembered and forever appreciated. God blessed us with our Founding Father, Keith Rowell.

(For MGSA)

Michelle Polk (cousin)

April 18, 2005

Dear Kimmy,

I'm so sorry about Keith. I'm in shock myself. I'm thinking of you and your family. You are all in my prayers. Just know I love you like a sister. Let me know if you need anything. I love you!

Love, Michelle

Bethany Miller

April 18, 2005

Pate ~

I am praying for you and your family. Please know you have so many friends who love you and will be here for you anytime. May the many memories you have of good times gone by sustain you today and always.

Much love,

Bethany

Ernie Rodgers

April 18, 2005

Well as I sit here I find before me my latest phone bill with 8 phone calls in a row to you some 30 minutes some over. Great times with a Great friend I'll miss you. We all know what your family ment to you.

Ernie

David Wilson

April 18, 2005

Keith was a wonderful neighbor. Always friendly, helpful, and kind. He was a role model of how a family man should be. He was a man of character and conviction. You could not help but like him. We shared an intense love of the Georgia Bulldogs and he shared many of his fantastic UGA stories. He was a family man blessed with a truly wonderful family that I know will miss him deeply. I feel certain that he lived more life in 51 years than most could live in 100! Please let us know if we can do ANYTHING for you.

Much love,

Your old neighbors, the Wilsons

Marijo, Frank, and Luke Mummert

April 18, 2005

Dear Rowell Family

Please accept our deepest sympathy.

You are in our thoughts and prayers as you journey through this most difficult of times. May the Lord hold you in the palm of His hand.

Ed and Myra Hortman

April 18, 2005

We have wonderful memories of the times we spent with Keith. Our friendship goes back to childhood. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all during this time.

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