Marvin “Ray” Rowell of Clarkesville, GA, passed away at age 89 on January 11, 2022, surrounded by his family.
Born in Rock Hill, SC on May 5, 1932, Ray was a son of the late Thomas Ray & Loraine McCammon Rowell. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 46 years, Sue (Chandler) Rowell, his sons Danny & Dale Rowell, & brother, Bobby “Skip” Rowell.
Survived by the mother of his five children Betty Presson, children Debra (Jerry) Lambert, Donna (Jay) Satterfield, Doug Rowell, Greg (Samn) Ossege, as well as 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Ray’s life was defined by service in every way. He fought in the Korean War while enlisted in the Navy, volunteered for the Boy Scouts and the Lions Club, built over 300 wheelchair ramps for handicapped individuals, and forever served the church and his community. Most recently he served at Grace Calvary Episcopal Church where he was involved for over 21 years. He was well-loved and respected by all who met him and will be greatly missed.
A memorial will be held at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to causes close to Ray’s heart: his ramp organization Assisting the Needs of the Disabled, 132 Maize Mill Path, Clarkesville, GA 30523 and/or Developmental Disabilities Ministries, 6320 Amherst Ct, #100, Norcross, GA 30092; 770-623-4899.
An online guest registry is available for the Rowell family at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com
Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256
