William Anderson (Bill) Rowe
April 12, 1948 - February 19, 2025
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William Anderson (Bill) Rowe, 76, of Derwood MD, passed peacefully at his home February 19, 2025 after a long courageous battle of prostate cancer and Parkinson’s disease. He was the son of the late Rev. John Wilson Rowe, Jr. and Louise Agnes Blose, born April 12, 1948 in Radford, VA. During his high school years, Bill was active in sports and also a volunteer fireman for the Fire Department in Franklin, WV.
After graduation he began employment at C&P Telephone Co. of Washington, DC as a Digital Data Tester in which he was able to retire after 35 years of service. After retirement he continued working outside of the home at FedEX Ground and also Mazda VW of Rockville, MD.
While living in Wheaton he attended Takoma Park Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, sang in the church choir and enjoyed bowling on the church league. After moving to Derwood in 1979 he became a member of Redland Baptist Church where he continued serving as a Deacon, singing in the both the Sanctuary and Gospel choirs and also loved playing on the church Softball Team. He thoroughly enjoyed being an active role model for the Royal Ambassadors that he assisted with for many years. He wore many hats as an avid member of the Montgomery Central Derwood Lions Club for over 33 years.
Bill was quite fond of camping, attending sporting events, traveling, biking, riding on the Cass Railroad, playing Sudoku, crossword puzzles and watching many events on TV in the comfort of his home.
Bill is survived by his devoted loving wife of 60 years Linda Bowers Rowe, daughter Kimberly Degen (Steve) of Damascus, MD, son William A. (Andy) Rowe II (Jennifer) of Lexington Park, MD; grandchildren Alexis Holzberger, William A. (Will) Rowe III, Savannah Rowe, step-granddaughters Megan Pena Vasquez, Brianna LaBrack and eight great-Grandchildren
Siblings John Rowe of Houston, TX, Mary Elizabeth Puller (Buddy) of Harrisonburg, VA; James Rowe (Sharon) of Lewisburg, WV; several nieces, nephews and cousins
Predeceased in death by, brother Thomas Rowe, sister Ella Knight, granddaughter Ashley Degen Bartlett and great-grandson Lucas Holzberger.
A celebration of his life will be Friday, March 14, 2025 at 11am at Redland Baptist Church, located at 6922 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood, MD 20855. Kindly visit www.hiltonfh.com to sign the guestbook.
Celebration of Life
Friday, March 14, 2025
11:00 AM
Redland Baptist Church
6922 Muncaster Mill Rd
Derwood, MD 20855
From: Greg Smith
Uncle Bill was such a friendly Uncle who was always interested in sports which was right up my alley! He was genuinely interested in my team and how Franklin was doing or Pendleton county! He was so easy to talk to and treated me as if I were family! Will miss those conversations!!!
From: Bob & Lisa Powley
Linda, we are so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you & your family.
From: CA May
Another FHS classmate gone much too soon. Condolences to all family & friends of Billy. So sorry to hear this sad news.
From: Peter and Joyce R Hill
Linda, we send our love and prayers to you and family at the passing of your beloved husband. Peter totally understands where you are at this moment as he lost his first wife in 1993. O Father, I ask for comfort, strength and peace that surpasses all understanding for this precious family. In Jesus' name, Amen!
From: The Hilton Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
From: Debbie Wade
So sorry for your loss, Linda and family. We were classmates in grade school and high school. I remember you and Bill being in love in high school. You have 60 years of wonderful memories and a large family to comfort you. God is good! Debbie (Ruddle) Wade
From: Carra McGuire
I remember you folk very well, enjoyed worshiping with you at Redland. Linda I can sympathize with you. Tommy changed his address to heaven Feb.15, 2022. May God grant you that peace that passes all under standing.
From: Don and Rizaline Dunnevant
May the comfort of the Lord be with you, Linda, your children and grandchildren in this time of bereavement. Bill meant so much to all of us at Redland, especially members of the choir! His sense of humor was contagious and gave us many joyful memories. I will be so blessed to share a song his life inspired called “ Heaven’s Home,” and he’s probably organizing a Lions Club there!
From: Linda Ingram
We are sending so much LOVE and Sincere regrets to Linda and her entire family. He is with God now and God is looking down on your family to give you comfort. So very sorry.