Bernard Lee Rowland

Gretna..........Bernard Lee Rowland, age 73 of 8624 East Gretna Road, Gretna died Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at his residence.
Born April 5, 1937 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late, Silas Lee Rowland and Ruby Shields Rowland. He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia Wilson Rowland; two brothers, Sonny Rowland and Eugene Rowland; five sisters, Nora Rowland, Lillian Thompson, Odell Wallace, Addie Angel and Inez Rowland. Mr. Rowland was an US Marine veteran of Vietnam, and was a member of DAV Chapter 46. He was a member of Greenfield Baptist Church. Mr. Rowland was a mechanic with VDOT.
He is survived by two sons, William (Tony) Rowland and his wife, Judy of Gretna, and David Rowland of Gretna; one daughter, Michelle Dalton and husband, Vincent (Steve) of Rustburg; one brother, George Rowland and his wife, Inge of Columbus, GA; two grandchildren, Joshua Dalton, and Jeremiah Dalton.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the Colbert-Moran Chapel by Rev. Billy Robertson. Burial with military honors by the United States Marine Corps will follow in the Rowland Family Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday, from 10 to 11 a.m at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Renan Volunteer Fire Department, 232 Camp Branch Road, Gretna, VA 24557.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.