Doyle Edward Rowland's Obituary
Big Rapids - Doyle Edward Rowland, 57, of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.
He was born November 20, 1965, in Sandy Hook, KY , the son of Wendell and Phyllis (Keeton) Rowland, and moved with his family to the Detroit area as a child. In 1995, Doyle moved to the area where he had lived since.
Doyle worked in construction and maintenance, and operated as Rowland Repair Service. He could build or repair just about anything, and excelled in ceramic tile work and finish carpentry.
In his spare time, Doyle loved to hunt and boat, and spent his summers camping at Hungerford Hills Farm, where he served as director of maintenance.
He is survived by his significant other Stacy; two daughters, Alisha Rowland and Brandie McLaughlin; four grandchildren, Joslynn, Braelynn, Jeffery, and Audrina; his siblings, Darren (Wendy) Rowland of Flat Rock, Teddy (Pebbles) Rowland of Carlton, Connie Rowland of Taylor, and Dolly (Les) Lucas of Paris; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of close friends. Doyle was preceded in death by his parents and brother Ferlin.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids with his nephew Matthew Rowland officiating. Doyle's family will greet friends beginning at 10 a.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Committal services and burial will take place at the Keaton Cemetery in Morgan County, KY, where he will be laid to rest on the family plot. Memorial contributions in his name may be left in care of Mohnke Funeral Home. Share a memory or express condolences at mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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