Jimmy Ray Rowland

Jimmy Ray Rowland age 77 of Lexington passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, September 29, 2012. Jim was born on November 4, 1934 in Oklahoma City. He was the youngest son of two born to Guy William Rowland and Rose Lee (Autry). Jim grew up a country boy living in the Blanchard community. In his younger years he learned how to work hard on the farm working in the fields and taking care of farm animals. While going to Blanchard High School he drove a school bus and after H.S. he worked several years in a grocery store. In 1954, Jim joined the U.S. Air Force and proudly served his country for 23 years, retiring as a Senior Master Sgt. Jim served most of his years in the military stationed in England. While living there he married and raised five children. In 1977 he moved back to Oklahoma and settled in Lexington where he met and later married Doris Moffat. They were married on April 18, 1979 and made their home in Lexington where they raised one daughter, Susan. Jim began another career in the late 1970's by going to work for the Oklahoma State Prison System in Lexington. He first worked at Joseph Harp and later was transferred to LARC. After retiring as a Chief Security Officer in 1998 he went to work part time at the McClain Bank. During all of this time he and Doris owned and operated a quilting business for 20 years in their home called "Rumple Quilt Skins". Jim loved listening to Blue Grass Music and going to Blue Grass Festivals with Doris. He also enjoyed gardening and working around the home. He was a faithful Christian and a active member of the Lexington First Baptist Church. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband, a loving father and grandfather, a special uncle and a dear friend to all who knew him. He was preceded in death by: Parents: Guy and Rose Rowland Brother: Glen "Red" Rowland He is survived by: Wife of 33 years: Doris Rowland of the home Six children: Susan Rush and husband Steve of Porter, OK Deborah Hebditch of England, Vivian Tamburrine of England Wayne Rowland of England, Nigel Rowland of Colorado and Michael Rowland of England Three special grandchildren and their spouses: Branton and Melissa Rush, Stephanie and Aaron Henson, Rusty and Kendra Rush all of Porter, OK Four great grandchildren: Andrea, Blayton, Rylie and Kelsie sisters-in-law: Betty Rowland of Lexington Joanna Wilson and husband Clinton of Sand Springs brother-in-law: Jim Moffat and wife Delta of Lexington many nieces, nephews , cousins and a host of other relatives and friends Funeral services will 10:00 A.M. Tuesday October 2, 2012 at the Lexington First Baptist Church. Interment will be at the Lexington Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Lexington FBC Missions. Arrangements are by Wilson-Little Funeral Home in Purcell.

Jimmy Ray Rowland

November 4, 1934 - September 29, 2012