Russell Rowlson

Russell Thomas "Tom" Rowlson, age 78, of Burr Oak, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at his home. Tom was born on February 15, 1936, a son of Harry and Della (Cosgrove) Rowlson in Augusta, MI. He graduated from Climax-Scotts High School with the class of 1954. On May 14, 1988, Tom married Harriett (Van Wormer) English in Sherwood. He worked as a truck driver retiring from Alvan Motor Freight in 1995. Tom was a past member of the Knights of Pythias lodge #103 in Scotts and the Teamsters Local #7 in Kalamazoo. He enjoyed working with horses, watching sports, going to horse pulls and most of all, Tom was a proud fan of the Climax-Scotts Football team. He is survived by his wife, Harriett Rowlson, of Burr Oak; children, Diane (Harold) Followell, of Mattawan, Kevin (Ekhlass"Ecky") Rowlson, of Amman Jordan, Brenda Woodard, of Battle Creek; step-children, Charles J. English, III of Stanton, OH, Shirley English of Kenosha, WI; grandchildren, Charles J. English, IV, Jalen Woodard, Gage Woodard; two sisters and two brothers and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Zach English, two brothers and five sisters. Relatives and friends will be received on Sunday, September 21, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Schipper Funeral Home LTD. in Colon. Funeral services celebrating the life of Tom Rowlson will be at 11 AM on Monday, September 22, 2014 at the Schipper Funeral Home LTD. with Mr. Kevin Langs officiating. Internment will follow at South Colon Cemetery in Colon Twp. If desired, the family suggests memorials be made in memory of Tom to Colon Rescue Squad, Colon Baptist Church or The Climax-Scotts Football program. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.