Mr. Earl Ray Rowe, age 84, a resident of 445 Flat Swamp Road, Blounts Creek, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, at the Rowe family cemetery and will be conducted by the Rev. Gary Lewis. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements are by Paul Funeral Home & Crematory, Washington.