Gretna…….Robert Roby Rowland, age 74 of Gretna died Sunday, February 7, 2021.

Born February 26, 1946 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Willie Callahan Rowland and Frances Eanes Rowland.  He was predeceased by six brothers, Willie Rowland, Jr., Paul Rowland, Harvey Rowland, Thomas Rowland, Lonnie Rowland, and Jim Rowland.  Mr. Rowland retired from the Lane Company and he was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church.  He was an Army Veteran of Vietnam where he was a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient.  He was a Redskins, Yankees, and UVA Cavalier fan.

He is survived by two sisters, Annie Jones and husband, Jerry of Gretna, and Gertrude Yates of Gretna; five nieces, Kelly King and husband, Rodney of Gretna, Sheila Walden and husband, John of Gretna, Linda Dalton of Gretna, Dora Henley of Gretna, and Betty Hedrick of Gretna; two nephews, Lonnie Rowland of Gretna, and William Yates of Danville; three great-nieces, Lisa King of Gretna, Heather Williams of Lynchburg, and Cindy Barbour of Gretna; and two great-nephews, Joseph King of Gretna, and Blake Towler of Gretna.

Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Carl O. Moran Memorial Garden by Rev. Bobby Brumfield.  Military Honors by American Legion Altavista Post 36 and Gretna Post 232.

The family will receive friends at the residence of his niece, Linda Dalton, 1825 Derby Road, Gretna.

The family suggests everyone wear mask and maintain social distance during the service and at the residence.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .