Ronnie Jay Rowland Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ronnie Jay Rowland in Raleigh, North Carolina, who passed away on May 15, 2026 at the age of 70. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Ronnie find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, James Norwood Rowland and Virginia Ann Miller Rowland; his sister Jamie Ann Rowland Fish; his daughters, Lauren Eason, Megan Atkinson (Dave) and Kirsten Ferris (Kyle); and his friends, Geoffrey, Colin and Ada. He was also cherished by six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation at https://brpfoundation.org.
