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Percy Lee Rowland

Male 1927 - 2024  (97 years)


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  • Name Percy Lee Rowland 
    Born 11 Jul 1927  Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 29 Aug 2024  Danville, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I14269  My Reynolds Line
    Last Modified 31 Aug 2024 

    Family 1 Mary Lee Perry,   b. 20 May 1930, Lovingston, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Nov 2017, Lake County, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Married 15 Apr 1949 
    Divorced 2 Jul 1953  Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 31 Aug 2024 
    Family ID F9323  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Living 
    Children 
     1. Living
     2. Living
    Last Modified 31 Aug 2024 
    Family ID F4853  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 3 Living 
    Last Modified 31 Aug 2024 
    Family ID F9324  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Documents At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
    Rowland-Cifers Marriage
    Rowland-Cifers Marriage
    Rowland-Jones Marriage.jpg

  • Notes 
    • Obituary for Percy Lee Rowland

      Percy Lee Rowland, 97, of 1128 Pounds Road, Sutherlin, VA died on August 29, 2024 at SOVAH in Danville, VA. after a brief illness.

      Lee was born in Pittsylvania County, VA. on July 11, 1927, a son of the late Fitzhugh Lee Rowland and Frances Ashworth Rowland.

      On April 4, 1979, he married Diane Jones Rowland, who survives of the residence.

      Lee spent all of his life in Pittsylvania County and Danville area and attended Schoolfield High School in Danville and was Captain of the baseball and football teams. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Lee worked in law enforcement with the City of Danville Police Department for 36 years and retired as a Lieutenant. He continued his career working for the Federal Marshall Service at United States District Court in Danville, VA. for 20 years. He attended Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses.

      Lee is survived by wife and daughter Sheila Lerma (Triny) of Florida; son Joseph Lee Rowland of Raleigh NC; adopted daughters Janet R. Powell (Carter) of Raleigh NC; step-daughter Angie Anderson (James) of South Boston, VA. ; sister, Jean R. Poff of Roanoke, VA; grandchildren Anne Catherine Johnson, Caroline Pressley, Carter Powell, Daniel Powell, Dustin Lee Rowland and Katie Anderson; great grandchildren Collin Johnson Pressley and Sully James Pressley and numerous extended family and friends.

      In addition to his father and mother he was predeceased by a daughter Cynthia Rowland, brothers Billy Rowland and G.C. Rowland.

      A graveside services will be conducted on Wednesday September 4, 2024 at 11:00AM at Highland Burial Park 3049 N Main Street, Danville, VA. 24540 with Pastor Ryan Call officiating.