Ellis Rowan, 99, of Owensboro passed away January 28, 2022 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born in Petit, KY on October 10, 1922 to the late Henry and Daisey Readers Rowan. Ellis loved nature, animals and was a devoted farmer and Christian. He was a faithful and loving family man, devoted husband and enjoyed spending time with them.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Georgia Ann Hayden Rowan; children, Ellis Rowan, Jr, William Everett Rowan, Richard Lawrence Rowan, Katherine Rowan, Anna Marie Rowan, Thelma Bernice Rowan; siblings, Anna Mae Wickliffe, James Rowan, Bub Rowan, Ebb Rowan, Bernice Wickliffe, Leo Rowan and Harold Rowan.
Ellis is survived by his son, Kenneth Raye Rowan; his daughters Patrcia Ann Mays, Brenda Rowan Duneghy, Cynthia Duneghy, Angela Webb; his granddaughter Anna Duneghy; along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be 1:00 pm on Thursday February 3, 2022 at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Funeral Home.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Rowan. Share your messages of condolence with the family of Ellis Rowan and sign his virtual guestbook by going to www.haleymcginnis.com