William Richard Rowe

William R. Rowe, November 16, 1931 – September 27, 2019. Born in Plains,Pennsylvania on November 16, 1931. Attended Girard College (a school for fatherless boys), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After graduation, Bill moved to Miami and begun a career in sales, first with his own route with Armour Meats, then with Peninsula Insurance, and finally with New York Life Insurance Company, where he was an agent for fifty years, selling life, health, group health and annuities. Bill was very proud of New York Life, was a member of the Million Dollar Round Table and won many trips for his sales record. He was very proud of his Country and served in the Korean War for two years. Bill loved the Lord Jesus Christ, was an active member and served as an elder for many years at both Palmetto Presbyterian and then at Kendall Presbyterian Church.

Bill is survived by his wife, Jane Allen, daughter Kimberly Ann Rowe, son, William Richard Rowe, III (Billy); stepdaughters Melissa Levy (Ben); Jean Manners (Jeff); grandchildren Ashley Falk (Eric); Nicholas Manners; Skylar Manners; and two great grandchildren, Sidney Falk and Riley Falk, as well as nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth Hall (Betty) and brother, Robert Wilson Rowe (Bob).