James Adrian Rowell

James Adrian Rowell, 83, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021. He was born June 9, 1937 in Union County, NC son of the late Zeb T. & Letha Griffin Rowell. He is also preceded in death by his wife Margaret Medlin Rowell, and a daughter Betty Sue Cooper. Adrian enjoyed a good yard sale, going to auctions and coaching little league baseball. He loved drag racing and won a lot of races. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, but most of all he loved all his family and spending time with them. A memorial service will be held 12:00 Noon, Thursday, March 18, 2021, Union Grove United Methodist Church, 8708 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Rowell is survived by sons, James A. Rowell, Jr. wife Sherry of Monroe, Jeffery Allen Rowell wife Cheryn of Monroe, and Gene Cooper wife Tammy: sister Emma Medlin, ten grandchildren, Casey Rowell, Shelby Rowell, Elizabeth Rowell, Jordan Rowell, Trina Cooper, Carla Cooper, Sue Ann Simpson, Amy Bullard, Courtney Shirlen and MacKenzie Isaman and five great-grandchildren. During these times of limiting the numbers for social gatherings, the Rowell Family respects your concerns of avoiding crowds, so they welcome you to visit Gordon Funeral Service, Tuesday, March 16, 2021 from 2:00PM until 4:00PM to pay your respects to avoid crowds. The Rowell Family will not be present for the open visitation. Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com Gordon Funeral Service & Crematory, 1904 Lancaster Ave., Monroe, NC 28112 is caring for the Rowell Family.