Norman W. Rowe, 81, of Argenta, IL passed away at 12:10 a.m. on Friday (Nov. 5, 2010) in his residence.
A service to celebrate Norman’s life will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday (Nov. 9, 2010) at Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Monday with a Masonic Rites service at 4:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta with military rites provided by the Macon County Honor Guard. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Mr. Rowe was born on April 17, 1929 in Macon County, IL, the son of John W. and Ruth I. (Hinkle) Rowe. He served proudly as a military policeman and saw action in the U.S. Army with the 7th Infantry Division during the Korean War from 1951-1952. Upon his discharge from the Korean War, Norman drove a truck for Scherer Freightlines and then continued his lifelong passion of farming. He was a 45 year member of the Masonic Lodge #871 of Argenta and was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans. Norman found pleasure in antique car and tractor collecting. He married C. Joanne Turner on March 15, 1953. She preceded him in death in 1972.
Surviving are his daughters: Mary Lou (Mark) Holmer of Argenta, IL, Norma Jo (Doug) Davidson of Decatur, IL and Sue E. (Kim) Smith of Argenta, IL; grandchildren: Holly (Chad) McFadin, Eric (Renee) Briggs, Karla (Joey) Samuelson, Kevin Briggs, Ashley Smith and Amanda Smith; step-grandchildren: Jonathan Davidson, Kelby Smith and Kaleb Smith; two great grandchildren; two step-great grandchildren; special friends: Patsy Doty of Decatur, IL and Clyde Hornback of Argenta, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother: Hugh Rowe, sister: Florence Dent and his beloved dog: Betsy.
Thank you to our loving friends and family members who prayed and blessed us in many ways. Our dad will forever be remembered as a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend. He is now at home with our Heavenly Father. A special thank you to St. John’s Hospice for all their care and the compassion they have shown.
Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home of Decatur
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| Jack & Barbara Edwards Lamont |
Memory |
January 28, 2011 |
I'm sorry to hear about Norman's passing. I remember him always being a kind & gentle man. He will always remain in my thoughts.
| Tammy & Troy Kitchens |
To our friend |
November 8, 2010 |
To our dear friend Norman, we will miss you here on earth. The heavenly gates have welcomed a wonderful man and will eternally be the life of the party. We will deeply miss your wonderful smiles, the happiness you shared with us and others, and those funny jokes that only you could tell with such meaning and seriousness. You had a great gift for making people smile and a heart of gold. May you rest in peace now Norman and know that you have touched so many lives.
To the Family of Norman Rowe
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. May all those wonderful memories of your dad/grandpa bring comfort and peace to you all. We will miss Norman and will always cheerish our memories.
With Sympathy,
Troy and Tammy Kitchens and family.
| Kim Michener |
Thinking of You |
November 8, 2010 |
I am sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I am praying for all of you during this difficult time. May the memories of your Dad (Grandpa) bring you peace in the comming weeks.
Sincerly,
Kim Michener
| Angie Litz |
In memory of my friend |
November 6, 2010 |
My dear friend Norm. You are in a better place now. No more pain, no more uncertainty. I have so many fond memories, our talks are cherished forever. God had a plan for you and you will serve him well, i am sure of it. My dear friend Norm, your jokes always made me smile. You always had a kind word, thought or feeling. I took comfort in being your friend. While your in heaven you take care of yourself, those who have went ahead of you and give Betsy a kiss for me. Norman my friend, I will miss you.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends.
