John Franklin Rowe's Obituary
John Franklin Rowe, 85 of Bridgeport, AL, died June 14, 2018 at The Bridge at South Pittsburg, TN. John was the son of the late James Wylie and Hessie Flora Burtchett Rowe born March 14, 1933 in Bridgeport, AL. John served in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army during the Korean War and Vietnam War and retired after serving 20 years. He was a proud American Veteran.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years Bonnie Ruth White Rowe; daughter Julia Lynne Rowe; siblings: Granville Jackson Rowe, James Albert Rowe, and Katherine Rowe.
Survivors include his son Paul Robert (Linda) Rowe of Hartwell, GA; 2 Granddaughters; 2 Step-Granddaughters; 13 Great-Grandchildren; and 6 Great-Great-Grandchildren.
Visitation will be 11 AM - 1 PM Saturday, June 16, at Rudder Funeral Home in Bridgeport, AL with the funeral beginning at 1 PM in the funeral home chapel officiated by Rev. Houston Thomas. Military Honors provided by Sequatchie Valley Honor Guard and Interment will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery. www.rudderfuneralhomes.com
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