of Mountain Home, AR
April 16, 1936 - April 16, 2023
Mr. Theodore Wayne Rowe, 87, of Mountain Home, Arkansas died Sunday, April 16, 2023 in Mountain Home. He was born on April 16, 1936 to Noel and Wilma (Neyhouse) Rowe on a farm in rural Batesville, Arkansas. He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, deer hunting with a bow and arrow, fishing and watching his grandchildren play sports.
Theodore graduated from Charlotte High School in 1954, where he attended Beebe Junior College until 1956. He then continued his education at Arkansas State Teacher's College until 1958, receiving a BSE certification. Upon his graduation, he began work as a department store manager in England, Arkansas. He married Patricia A. (Price) Rowe on June 3, 1959. He served in the Arkansas National Guard from 1958-1968 and assisted with the Little Rock Nine in their integration at Little Rock Central High School. He went to work for Arkansas Power and Light (Entergy) in 1966. He was transferred to the Harrison office in 1969. He then served as a customer service representative for Baxter County until 1970. In 1971, he became the North Central Arkansas Manager of Entergy, for Baxter, Marion, Stone and Izard counties. He retired from Entergy in September of 1995 but went on to contract out as a design engineer for 5 more years, retiring permanently in 2000. He served as an elder for the Mountain Home Church of Christ for 19 years.
Theodore is survived by 2 daughters, Dana (George) Rowlett and Mandy (Doug) Brown both of Mountain Home; 5 grandchildren, Mollie (Alex) Salazar of Birmingham, Alabama, Sam (Emma) Rowlett of Little Rock, Arkansas, Meredith Rowlett of Dallas, Texas, Grant Dodson of Hollister, Missouri, Marleigh (Travis) Lewis of Conway, Arkansas and 4 great-grandchildren, Porter, Edith and Evalyn Salazar and Sawyer Rowlett. He is preceded in death by his wife and parents.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the Mountain Home Church of Christ. Interment will follow at Baxter Memorial Gardens.
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19 Condolence(s)
Ken Rowe
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
So sorry to hear about Theo’s passing. My father Noel had many stories of mischief that Theo and him found themselves in! Condolences from the Rowe’s.
Peggy Alexander
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Sincere Sympathy
Randy and Carol Mcnabb
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Love and prayers to the family.
John and Donna Prysock
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Dana and Mandy,
We have fond memories of the Rowe family from living in Mountain Home. Our sympathy and prayers in the loss of your dad.
Kathy Ducker
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Prayers for the family. So sorry for your loss.
Bobby & Jane Lance
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Love and sympathy to all the family💙
Keep the ladder steady Theo, we’ll see ya soonðŸ™ðŸ»
Angela Bodenhamer
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Mandy and Dana, I have so many fun memories of time spent growing up around your family. Your dad was always so nice and I cherish memories of both your parents.
Donna Tancsa-Frentz
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Thoughts and prayers for Dana and family during this time of loss. One of God's Blessing are the memories He allows us to keep of our loved ones.
Michelle Talburt
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Jerry & Bettye Honey
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Dana & Mandy ::
So sorry for your loss. We have many fond. Memories of our years as next door neighbors and dear friends. May the Lord bless and comfort you and all your family.
jerry & Bettye Honey
Sherria Burk
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Dana and Mandy. So sad to hear of Theo's passing. I have such fond memories of playing softball with your dad in the vacant lots in the neighborhood. He was a fun coach! Prayers of peace and comfort for you and your families. Love Sherria (Honey) Burk
Stan & Maxine Bridgman
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Dana and Mandy,
We are so sorry to hear of Theo's passing. I remember doing work with him at AP&L. May God give you comfort in this time of grieving and loss for your Dad.
Stan & Maxine
John Massey
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Sorry for the family’s loss prayers
Paula Roddy
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Sorry for your loss
Sincere sympathy
Paula Roddy
Dianna and Mike Roller
Monday, April 17, 2023
To the entire Rowe family especially Dana. We are so very sorry for your loss. Theo Rowe was an outstanding citizen and a valuable asset to his family, community and church. He will be missed greatly. Please accept our condolences.
Sending prayers and comfort your way.
Sincerely,
Dianna and Mike Roller
Doyle and Willa Cope
Monday, April 17, 2023
Very fine man. We were friends for many years. Our prayers
go to all you kids. Love. Willa and Doyle
Vicky Reynolds
Monday, April 17, 2023
Dana and family so sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Benessa Yoho
Monday, April 17, 2023
So very very sorry for the loss of your dad.
Nela Marie Coldwell Lane
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Sorry for your loss. Prayers and love for his family.