Jimmie “J.B.” Ben Rowland was born on January 22, 1935 to the union of Leonard and Audie Mae Rowland in Columbia and he passed from this life at his residence in Columbia on August 22, 2016.
He was a loving father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother: Roger Rowland.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years: Ruby Lane Waldrop Rowland; daughter: Sarah Rose McDowell and her husband Clayton; grandchildren: Haley Lane White and Stephen Covington; great-grandchildren: Sadie and Sophia White.
The family will have a private graveside service.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Randy Head and the staff at St. Joseph's Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jimmy Swaggart Ministries P.O. Box 262550 Baton Rouge. LA 70826.