of Little Rock, AR
February 15, 1935 - April 28, 2023
Howard Dana ''Sid'' Rowley, 88, of Little Rock, went to be with his Lord on April 28, 2023. Sid was a career Air Force veteran of 26 years retiring as CMSGT. His career took all over the world including Panama, Vietnam and Iceland to name a few. Sid had a love of golf and was a proud member of Eagle Hills golf club where he loved playing with his buddies and traveling to play different courses throughout the US. He was a long-time member of St. James UMC where he worshipped at the Saturday night service. Sid graduated from UALR in 2009 with a degree in History. He had a love of travel and traveled to Africa, Russia, Finland, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. He made friends along the way and enjoyed the rich history of each country.
Sid is survived by his daughters Felicia Hutto (Cal), and Toni Miller-Lowry (Craig). He is also survived by grandchildren, Eric Hutto (Maggie), Matt Miller (Selene), Spencer Miller (Celeste) and Morgan Hilger (Bo), and Great grandchildren, Ellie Hutto, Logan and Margot Hilger. Brother Jim (Donna) Rowley, sister Marianne Shuler (Herb) and numerous family members.
He is predeceased by his parents H.B. Rowley and Evelyn Dunn, and grandson, Neil Hutto. Sid also lost his grandson, Gregg Hutto, on May 3, 2023. We would like to thank the staff at Hospice Care Center, his housekeeper, Gail and his amazing neighbors that always looked out for him.
Service will be held at St. James UMC, Little Rock on Monday, May 15, 2023 at 10:30 am with Full Military Honors burial at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, Sherwood, AR at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations made be made in his honor at St.Jude.org in honor of Howard (Sid) Rowley or support World Wildlife Organization in honor of Howard (Sid) Rowley.
Funeral arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home.
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12 Condolence(s)
Lee Ann Harvey
Friday, May 12, 2023
I love you and will miss our long talks on the phone and in person. You always made me laugh and smile. May you be at peace and go be with Wynona now.
Jack Stewart
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
How do you define a friendship like we have had over the past 68 years? It probably started when the 1st Sargent called me over to the orderly room in 1955 and introduced me to my new roommate. It was A/2C Howard Rowley, otherwise known as "Sid". Maybe it was when I was your best man at yours and Wynona's wedding or later when you were best man at Norma Jo and my wedding. It could have been when we were assigned to Guam in 1959 and our ladies came later. During the wait, you and I played my first round of golf. You laughed a lot at my golf swing. Now that I think about it our assignment from Guam to the "pine tree line" in North America, you to Opiem, Montana and me to Fortuna, ND, probably glued us together for the long haul. The years have passed since we have retired from military service and over the years we have had reunions with many of our friends back in Midwest City, OK to celebrate our first active duty assignment to the 746th AC & W Squadron. Sid, as we talked when I was with you in February, we both agreed that the Lord has been good to us over the years and as we both celebrated our 88th birthdays this year, we have been truly blessed.
Armond Griffith
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
I am saddened by the passing of my friend Sid Rowley. I have known Sid for about sixty five years. We met when we were both stationed at a RADAR site in Oklahoma City, Ok. Sid and I found our life partners, who were friends and also stationed at the same place. Sid and I and our families were transferred to Guam in 1959. While awaiting our families arrival Sid and I were roommates for a couple of months. When we were reassigned back to the states in 1960 we sort of lost touch. We reconnected in 2006, after I had moved to Florida and while on a trip with my family we stopped in Little Rock and had dinner with Sid and Wynonna. He and I remained in touch through messages and email since that time. I will miss the fact that he is no longer available. RIP sir.
George R. Harvey, Jr.
Monday, May 8, 2023
My fondest memory of uncle Sid was playing golf with him and my dad at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas when I was about twelve years old. Sid was always kind to me, had a smile on his face and was just fun to be around. I was pretty shy at that age and not a lot of confidence, hence you always remember the people that made you feel comfortable. I called Sid twice in the last six months and he was still that kind soul who I knew as a young man. We laughed a little, said we loved each other and both of us felt at peace. What a wonderful person to emulate..........
Carol Freeman
Monday, May 8, 2023
I will miss you so very much Uncle Sid. You were such a fun person with a crazy sense of humor. I love you and will remember you always 🥰
Melinda Tarver
Sunday, May 7, 2023
My husband and I were blessed to have the privilege and pleasure of sharing a pew with Sid at the Saturday night service at St. James. I have so many fond memories, and he had the best smile. He was such a wonderful man, and we really miss him. We are keeping everyone in our prayers.
Jane Tiefel
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Sid always had a big smile at our St. James Saturday night service. He was a kind man with a big heart. He will be missed.
Jane
Lori Llewellyn
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
We will certainly miss Sid at St. James' Saturday night service. He was always fun to visit with at dinner after church. Our deepest condolences to his family. Dee, Clark, and Lori
Meredith and Jamie Joheim
Monday, May 1, 2023
We will definitely miss visiting with Mr. Sid. We were his neighbors for 2 short years, but always enjoyed seeing him out and about. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Judy Wright
Monday, May 1, 2023
Sid was a friend from the time he and Wynonna first moved to Little Rock. He was always kind and fun to talk to. I have mostly followed him through his sister in law Betty these last few years.
My sympathy to Felicia and Tony and all his remarkable family. May he RIP.
Sara Huddleston
Monday, May 1, 2023
Mr. Rowley was such a joy to know and serve. He will be greatly missed. Sending comfort and hugs to his family.
Kimberly Ann Aden
Sunday, April 30, 2023
It was a privelage and a honor to know and care for Mr. Rowley.