Chester – William Cleveland "W.C." Rowland, Sr., age 87, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at his residence, West Hill Assisted Living. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Mathis Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Trail Branch Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

William was born on June 12,1936 in Chester, Georgia.  He was the son of Walker Rowland and Ora Mae (Cannon) Rowland. He was a graduate of Chester High School and Berry College. Mr. William spent most of his life in Marietta, Georgia with his wife and children.  He worked for General Electric for 25 years as a credit and collections agent, then retired, doing many odd jobs and serving the community with his church. He was a veteran of the Georgia National Guard.  Mr. William's biggest joy was watching movies and westerns with his family while eating popcorn!  He loved his family time.  Mr. William loved his church and serving others.  He would always make life easier with his words of encouragement and pointing others to Jesus.  Jesus was always the answer to life's troubles.

Survivors are his wife, Sylvia Davis Rowland; his children, Cynthia Rowland Carpenter (Phil), William Cleveland Rowland, Jr. (Gail); grandchildren Will Rowland (Allison), Catelyn Carpenter (Brett Wright), Austin Rowland, Carolyn Carpenter; brother Walker "Walt" Rowland (Charlotte), sister Sally Jewel Long and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will greet friends from 12:00 noon until 2:00 P.M. Saturday at Mathis Funeral Home.