Obituary of Ronald C. Rowe

Ronald C. Rowe, 73, of Phelps Dr., Homer, passed away March 10, 2011 at the Groton Nursing Facility. Ron was born December 28, 1937 in Cortland the son of the late Charles A. and Elizabeth Hathaway Rowe. Ron was a graduate of McGraw High School . Through the years Ron remained close to his classmates and looked forward to their annual reunions. Ron proudly served and received the Purple Heart serving with the US Marine Corps in Korea. He Retired from Eastern Airlines but remained active working at several different jobs until his health no longer allowed him to work. Ron was a member of Grace Christian fellowship, Cortland American Legion Eastern Airlines Retiree Assoc, RSVP, and the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 153 Cortland. He was a member of and deeply enjoyed the Virgil Mountain Hunting Club. He was a past Vice President and Secretary of Cortland Jaycees, past President and District Director of the Cortland Exchange Club. Ron is survived by his wife Jane Barker Rowe of Homer, sons; Charles (Donna Cole) of Cortland, Colin in Texas and Chris (Wanda) in Louisiana, one daughter Carlene (John) Potter of Cortland. Five stepsons; Fred (Debbie), Mark (Debbie), Jeffrey (Beth) and Bruce (Tammy) Zimmerman and Steven Carr. Grandchildren; Jason Stillman, Ellie Potter, Adam Rowe, Rachel Rowe, Matthew Rowe Gilmartin, Matt and Tanya Cole, Molly, Zackary Zebual, Zandrew, Zane and Zerek Zimmerman, Connie, Tammy and Fred Zimmerman, Emily, Mollie, Olivia and Hannah Zimmerman, joshua and Lia Zimmerman ,Gaven and Garrett Carr. Rons best friend Peter Cowling of Cortland and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Monday at 11:00 AM at the Grace Christian Fellowship Church , 1250 Fisher Ave, Cortland. Interment with military honors will take place in the McGraw Cemetery later in the spring. Friends are invited to call on Sunday 4:00-7:00 PM at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave, Cortland. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Grace Christian Fellowship Church. To offer condolences online, visit www.wright-beard.com Jane, My greatest sympathy to you and Ron's family. It was wonderful that we all connected again after so many years. For Ron---the original Peck's bad boy, it was wonderful to see what great blessings he bestowed on others and accomplishments he made for his country and family. I will be thinking about you all on Monday and my prayers are for great memories that bring you and your family joy. love---vivian I am so sorry, Jane to her about Ron. I shall always remember Ron especially in our men's bible study on Tuesday night at the church. "What a day that will be when my Jesus I shall see, when He takes me by my hand and leads me through the promised land". We all look forward to seeing Ron again. Darryl LeRoy dear jane, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. ron was a great guy, a good neighbor, and was always smiling. he looked tired last time i saw him in the hospital-but he still asked how everyone else was! your large loving family is part of his legacy, and i hope everyone can support each other during this difficult time. sincerely, pat and judy hayes . Jane, Louise and I send our love and condolences on your loss. We have many happy memories of Ron and of Homer Baptist before we moved to Florida in 1995. In His love, Dave & Louise Crankshaw Dear Jane We were unable to make it to Ron's service, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. He will be sorely missed. Sincerely, Mac and Mary Gilbert My step-Grandpa Ron was a sweet man. He was a little stubborn with a good mix of quirky humor and a great belly deep laugh. He was always chivalrous and loving towards Grandma JJ. I am so happy they had found each other and to have known him. He will be greatly missed. Tammy Turner