Gary Rowland, age 73, of Rockwood, passed away December 11, 3030 at Fort Loudon Medical Center.  Gary grow up on a dairy farm and loved it. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and baseball.  Most of all he loved family, he was a loving father and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his son: Gary James; parents: Robert & Opal Rowland; brother: Glenn Rowland; and sisters: Gail Rowland and Ellen Rowland. He is survived by his wife: Linda Wright son: Robert Edward; brother: Gene Rowland; sister: Virginia Ann Glass; grandchildren: Paige Ann Rowland, Emily Lynn Rowland, Jacob Edward Rowland, and Mikayla Lynn Rowland; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Family and friends will meet at noon Wednesday December 16, 2020 at Swan Pond Baptist Church Cemetery for graveside services. Davis Funeral Home in Harriman is honored to serve the Rowland family.