Rowe, Joe, 86 of Alachua passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at the Gainesville Health Care Center. Joe was a Pentecostal pastor. He was also considered a “Jack of all Trades” working in construction, operating heavy equipment, and security guard. Joe never met a stranger and was a friend to everyone. He was considered a wonderful caretaker to his family and friends.
Joe is survived by his wife Evelyn, sons Randy Stokes and Wallace Joe Rowe; daughters Barbara Knowles, Diane Heflin, Betty Schaupp, and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and a great great granddaughter.
Funeral services for Mr. Rowe will be held Monday, February 25, 2013 at 2:00pm in the Forest Meadows Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow in Hague Community Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 3:00pm-5:00pm on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at the Forest Meadows Funeral Home.
It was a wonderful blessing to support you Mrs. Evelyn and Joe…
Please know that our thoughts and prayers remain with you during this difficult time. Our most heartfelt prayers and sympathy are pouring out for you this day and in the days ahead. Rest in the assurance of our Father’s loving presence.