Mitchell Rowland, 70, of Liberty died on the morning of June 18, 2021. He was in his home with his wife, two daughters, and son-in-law near.

He was a devout Christian and a longtime member of Salem Baptist Church. He grew up farming and later graduated from MTSU. After he married his wife, Debra, he became a mail carrier for the Liberty Post Office and worked there for 38 years. He was often recognized in town by his red truck, which he also delivered the mail in.

He had a wonderful sense of humor and was always ready with a joke. He enjoyed spending time on the family farm with his metal detector and loved sharing pictures he'd captured there with his wildlife camera. He regularly spent time in his shed devoted to his latest woodworking project. In his later years, he often helped his younger siblings in projects such as assisting his brother build a new barn, and he was always ready to offer help to his family whenever they needed it.
His pride and joy were his two daughters and his young granddaughter. He will be long remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Mary Tom Rowland.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Debra Rowland; his daughter Mary Montgomery (Tyler) of Murfreesboro; his daughter Ashley Rowland of Chattanooga; his granddaughter Emma Rowland of Chattanooga; his brother, Tim Rowland; sisters, Genrose (Donnie) Davis, Terry Bess (Ricky) Malone, and Westa Morrison; and aunt, Mackie Yatooma. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews as well as great-nieces and great-nephews and many cousins.

Visitation was held at Salem Baptist Church Monday, June 21, 2021 at 1pm, and immediately followed by a funeral service.

Anderson Funeral Home, Alexandria, was in charge of arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

June 30, 2021