John B. 'Buddy' Rowell

John B. "Buddy" Rowell passed away Tuesday June 18, 2013 at Embracing Hospice following a period of declining health.

Born August 18, 1930 to the late John and Martha Rowell, he had lived most of his life in Dawson County. Mr. Rowell was a retired poultry farmer and also worked at Ingram Trucking and for Dawson County. He was also preceded in death by daughters, Gayle Beebe, Janice Harben; grandchildren, Jason Harben, Danielle Harben, and five sisters.

Surviving are his daughters and sons in law, Debbie Rowell, Dawsonville, Sherri and Bob Kelly, Dacula, Valerie and Todd Binning, Cumming, Vanessa and Jim Williams, Lebanon, TN; son, Brian Chastain, Dawsonville; stepson and daughter in law, Michael and June Bozeman, Gainesville; grandchildren, Erin Kelly, Avery Binning, Elijah Williams, McKenzie Williams, Jenaline Harben, Brittany Hughes, Travis Chastain; a number of other relatives.

Funeral Services will be held Friday June 21, 2013 at 2 o'clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Hubert Tinsley and Rev. Tom Stradley will officiate. Interment will follow in the Amicalola Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 3 until 8 at the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.