Howard “Al” Rowe

Howard “Al” Rowe, 102, of Smyrna passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022. A man of small stature but a commanding presence, Al lived by example serving God, his country and his family. He was a man of integrity and honesty with a strong belief in patriotism. Al served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II in China with the Flying Tigers and retired as a Commercial Baker with Colonial Stores. He is preceded in death by his wife, Annie Lewis Rowe; siblings, Wilma Rowe, James W. Rowe and Charles Rowe.

Survivors include his children, John Rowe of Lake City, FL, Howard (Vickie) Rowe of Hixon, TN, Russell (Terri) Rowe of Alpharetta and Sarah (John) Brock of Cumming; 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; and his long-time companion, Harriet Teichert.

Graveside funeral services, with military honors, will be held Sunday, October 23, at 2:00 p.m. at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mt. Vernon Highway; Sandy Springs, GA 30328.

Ingram Funeral Home, 210 Ingram Ave, Cumming, GA is in charge of arrangements