Ernest Jack Rowland

Ernest Jack Rowland, 79, of Florence, SC, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

He was the son of the late Melvin Rowland and Geneva Webb Rowland.

Ernest was an extremely hard working man who was very thoughtful and loved his family deeply.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Foskey and brother, Ronnie Rowland.

Surviving are his son, Russell Rowland; daughter, Shannon Bateman; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sisters, Willette Thompson, Molline Thompson, Jean Soles, and Ernestine Freeman; and brother, Jerry Rowland.

Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home has assisted the family.