John Michael Rowe from the Small community near Aurora went peacefully into his reward on 26 October 2013 in the early morning hours with family keeping care over him at his home in Petersburg, VA after an extended battle with cancer.

He is survived by his long-time companion, Deborah Collins, two brothers, James L Rowe of Richlands, NC and Jamie Van Rowe who lives in Hawaii. He also had many friends in the area he presently had been living in Petersburg, VA. Thanks go out to all of them there that helped care for him during his illness.

A Memorial dervice will be held at White Hill Free Will Baptist Church in Small, near Aurora NC on Sunday 3 November at 2 pm in the Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers, donationd to the Cancer Society would be appreciated.