Millard “Buddy” Rowe

Millard “Buddy” Rowe of Newborn, 87, died July 2, 2012.

Mr. Rowe was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served his country during World War II. He was a deacon and charter member of Parkwood Hills Baptist Church, as well as Deacon Emeritus at Shiloh Baptist Church.

He founded the Georgia Hummers Association and remained active in it for many years. People for miles around contacted Mr. Rowe when they had news about hummingbirds. He also founded Newborn Taxidermy, and was co-founder of the Newborn Horneyhead Festival and Fishing Tournament. Mr. Rowe enjoyed photography, and was an avid hunter, fisherman, and bee keeper. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Elizabeth (Jackson) Rowe; and his parents, Claude Millard and Maggie Lee (Adams) Rowe.

Survivors include his daughters and son-in-law, Sharon and Alan King of Dunlap, TN, Elisa Rowe of Newborn; son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Vicki Rowe of Covington; granddaughter, Michelle Price and her husband, Ernest, of Newborn; grandsons, Jason Rowe of Social Circle, Andy Rowe and his wife, Brynne of Covington; great-grandchildren, Skyler Price, Kensley Rowe, Emma Rowe, Eli Rowe, Cash Rowe; three brothers; one sister; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Rowe will be held Thursday, July 5, 2012, 11 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church in Newborn, with Rev. Danny Sorrells officiating, and interment following in the church cemetery. Flowers are accepted, or those who wish to make contributions in Buddy’s honor may do so to: The Gideons International – Bible Fund, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214.

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