William Anderson (Bill) Rowe, 76, of Derwood, Maryland, passed peacefully Feb. 19, 2025, at his home after a long courageous battle of prostate cancer and Parkinson’s disease.
Born April 12, 1948, in Radford, Virginia, he was the son of the late Rev. John Wilson Rowe, Jr. and Louise Agnes Blose.
During his high school years, Mr. Rowe was active in sports and also a volunteer fireman for the fire department in Franklin.
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, Maryland.
While living in Wheaton, Maryland, 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, Maryland, in 1979 he became a member of Redland Baptist Church where he continued serving as a deacon, singing in 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 for many years. He wore many hats as an avid member of the Montgomery Central Derwood Lions Club for more than 33 years.
He 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.
His devoted loving wife of 60 years Linda Bowers Rowe, survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Kimberly Degen (Steve) of Damascus, Maryland; a son William A. (Andy) Rowe II (Jennifer) of Lexington Park, Maryland; grandchildren, Alexis Holzberger, William A. (Will) Rowe III, and Savannah Rowe; step-granddaughters, Megan Pena Vasquez and Brianna LaBrack; and eight great-grandchildren; siblings John Rowe of Houston, Texas, Mary Elizabeth Puller (Buddy) of Harrisonburg, Virginia, and James Rowe (Sharon) of Lewisburg; and several nieces, nephews and cousins
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Rowe; a sister, Ella Knight; a granddaughter, Ashley Degen Bartlett; and a great-grandson. Lucas Holzberger.
A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. March 14 at Redland Baptist Church, 6922 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood, MD 20855.
Kindly visit www.hiltonfh.com to sign the guestbook.