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John C Rowlett
January 24, 1932 - January 12, 2018

Mr. John Charles Rowlett of Trumann, departed this life Friday, January 12, 2018 at the Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro at the age of 85 years, 11 months and 19 days. He was born Sunday, January 24, 1932 to the late John D. and Viola Texas Bottoms Rowlett and a lifetime resident of Trumann. Mr. Rowlett was a production engineer for the former Singer Company in Trumann, 1st Lieutenant for the U. S. Army and of the Methodist faith. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Maggie Lou Lacey and Peggy Sue Rowlett; two brothers, William Rudolph Rowlett and George Donald Rowlett; nephew Jimmy Rowlett.

He is survived by one brother, James Frank Rowlett and wife Kim of Salem, Ark.; three nieces, Kathy Singer and husband Tol of Alabama and Laura Lacey of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Cindi Carter and husband David of Bay; three nephews, Donald Rowlett and wife Martha of Oklahoma, Paul Rowlett and wife Sarah of Oxford, Miss., and John Rowlett and wife Kelly of Oregon.

Funeral service with military honors will be Wednesday at 1:30 P.M. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann, with Rev. Jeff Weaver officiating. Private burial will follow in Nettleton Cemetery in Jonesboro, AR.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann.

Memorials may be made to the Trumann American Legion or Veterans of Foreign War.

An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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Visitation

January 17, 2018
12:30 PM - 01:30 AM

Thompson Funeral Home
220 Viva Drive
Trumann, Arkansas 72472

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Funeral Service

January 17, 2018
01:30 AM

Thompson Funeral Home
220 Viva Drive
Trumann, Arkansas 72472

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  1. Preston Black, Sheridan, Ar says

    Child hood friend. RIP John.

  2. Larry Cook, Walnnut Ridge,AR. says

    Frank & Rowlett Family Just want you all to know i'm sorry for the loss of your loved one and that you are in my prayers during these very difficult times ! "your old childhood neighbor and friend" Larry

  3. mary ann cook craig, POCAHONTAS,AR says

    frank so sorry for your loss i am charlie and larry cooks sisteri remember you as a child

  4. Charles Kirkpatrick, The Woodlands, Texas says

    John Charles and I shared a Great Grandfather, George Washington Bottom Rest in Peace

  5. Donald Rowlett, Oklahoma City says

    Uncle John was truly a wonderful man. As a kid I always looked forward to our summer visits to Trumann. I knew Uncle John would keep us entertained and he always imparted some bit of wisdom on us during each visit. I cherish those bits of wisdom each day.

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