Ray Lennan Rowlett, age 88, from Carlsbad, NM (formerly of Russellville, AL), passed away at his residence on Tuesday, April 14, 2015.
Mr. Rowlett proudly served his country for over 20 years in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force.
The visitation will be 1-3 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2015, at Spry Memorial Chapel, Russellville, Alabama, with the service following at 3 p.m. in the chapel. Speaking at the funeral will be Bro. Ricky Gardner, Bro. Billy Entrekin, and Bro. John Ed Rowlett. Burial with full military honors will be at Franklin Memory Gardens.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Billie J. Rowlett; his parents, Homer and Inez Rowlett; brothers, Carl and Joe; and sisters, Ramona and Jeanelle.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Velma Rowlett, of Carlsbad, NM; his children, Donna Entrekin (husband, Billy), Jimmy Dale Rowlett (wife, Linda), John Ed Rowlett (wife, Patsy), Janet Massey (husband, A.C.); 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family. To sign the registry book and to offer private condolences or share fond memories to the family, please visit our website at sprymemorialchapel.com.
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