Michael Terryl Rowland

Michael Terryl "Mike" Rowland Our Lord Jesus Christ and His Angels and Saints welcomed Michael Terryl "Mike" Rowland, 49, of Port Neches, Texas, who passed on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at his family's home in Port Neches, TX. Michael was born 1961 in Port Arthur, Texas to Lionel Lamar Rowland and Shaaron Annice (Pratt) Rowland. Mike was a 1980 graduate of PNG and 1984 graduate of Baylor University. He also attended Rhema Bible College. A resident of Plano, Texas, Mike was employed with Compassionate Roofing until his illness. He was heavily involved with BHarmony as an officer and motivational speaker. He was an inspired athlete, excelling in all sports. The sound of his three pointers ripping the nets will be sorely missed. So also will his courage, his compassion toward others, his sharp wit, sense of humor, and most of all his friendship. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 12, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Port Neches with Dr. David Mahfouz officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be Thursday, November 11 from 5 to 7 pm at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches. He was preceded in death by his father, Lionel Rowland. Surviving relatives include his son, Michael Ryan Rowland, his mother, Shaaron Rowland, his sister Cheryl Bateman and husband, Darrell Bateman, sister Cynthia Robertson and husband Dan Robertson, and nephews John Moody and wife Allison Moody, Austin Robertson, Andrew Robertson, Adam Robertson, Lucas Bateman, and niece, Tori Bateman.