Mr. Glen D. Rowell of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on September,
3, 2021 at home with his wife and loved ones by their side. Mr. Rowell
was born on April 19, 1938 in Winnfield, Louisiana to the union of
Theodore and MArtha Powell.
He was an avid bass fisherman, duck and whitetail deer hunter in his
favorite area, Saline Lake. So much so, he created his own line of
fishing lures named Saline Lake Lures. He once asked his mother where
he came from and she stated jokingly, when you was a little boy I
found you walking down the road with a fishing pole in one hand and a
shotgun in the other. He was loved and admired by friends and family
for his wonderful experiences and stories of fishing and hunting told
around the old hunting camps after an exciting day.
Many people knew him as an expert contractor carpenter, building many
of the homes and business buildings in Winnfield and surrounding
areas. Though out his lifetime he joyfully passed his vast knowledge
in the field on to family members and labored with patience and ease
giving them a way to support their family as he did. Community members
still remember his business Kisatchie Homes fondly.
He was a devout member of Jehovah's Witness for all his adult life. He
lived his life with Jehovah in his heart always seeking the truth.
Within the congregation he was known for his Bible knowledge and kind
counsel. He immensely enjoyed overseeing the building of many Kingdom
Halls throughout Louisiana.
He stood hand in hand with his devoted wife Mrs. Peggy Rowell, which
lovingly cared for him on a daily basis as his parkinsons progressed.
In 64 years of marriage they traveled, laughed and enjoyed everything
together. They were a perfect example of a loving married life to
their six children they raised together.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister ExerMay Richards and
Elsie Geiger; brothers A.D., Gerald, and Gary Rowell; and a beloved
and missed grandson Anthony Jensen.
Left to remember him by his wife Peggy Rowell; brother, J.E. Rowell;
sons, Mark and Alene Rowell, Marlon and Tonia Rowell, Michael and
Lezlie Rowell; daughters, Michelle Starks, Melanie and Tony Jensen,
and Misty and Jason Turner. His also survived by his loving
grandchildren Naomi and Patrick McAninch, Lily and Deke Schexneider,
Matthew Jensen, Rowan, Drake Rowell, Joshua Rowell and Chase Turner;
great grandchildren Kallie and Landry Guidrox, William McAninch,
Leyna Rowell, Karly and Maximus Schexneider.
No services will be held due to family illness. All flowers and
sympathy notes may be left at local flower shops for pickup or mailed
to the address: 171 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, Louisiana 71483.
We would like to express a deep thank you to Dr. Otis and Meg Barnum,
and Hospice of Natchitoches for their affection and care of Mr.
Rowell.