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E. Hayes Rowan, 87, of Madill, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the Olimpia’s Senior Care Center in Willis, Texas. He was born on August 31, 1935, in Haskell County, Texas to the late Thomas Lewis Rowan and Evelyn Elizabeth Colvin Rowan Gill. Hayes was raised in Haskell County and graduated from Rule High School in 1955. He later attended Texas Tech University before joining the Army, serving from 1958 to 1964. Hayes married Betty LaJoyce Bond on December 28, 1957, in Midland, Texas and she preceded him in death on March 8, 2022. He worked as a machinist and computer tech. for NCR Corp. and also owned a small business, Plainview Porta Sign, in Plainview, Texas. He was a member of the Bowling league in Plainview, Texas, and a member of Experimental Aircraft Association where he received his pilot’s license. Hayes was a member of the First Baptist Church in Madill, Deacon at the Parkview Baptist, and First Baptist Church of Plainview. He was an avid John Wayne fan and loved watching old western movies. Hayes also enjoyed woodworking, gardening, raising horses and livestock. And loved old classic cars.
Hayes is survived by Children: Sherri Williamson Huntsville, Texas; Sheila Dempsey and husband Gary, Madill, Oklahoma; Kristi Walters and husband Philip, Elwood, Kansas. 10 Grandchildren: Nathan Reeves, Garrett Reeves, Sarah Dempsey, Allison Dempsey, Rebekah Dempsey, Truett Walters, Ethan Walters, Chase Walters, Brandon Williamson, Justin Williamson. 6 Great Grandchildren: Carsen Walters, Ruby Reeves, Hazel Reeves, Kylen Williamson, Mia Williamson, Jetson Reeves. Brother: Terry L. Rowan and wife Mary Ellen, College Station, Texas. Sister in-laws: Barbara Rowan, Goodyear, Arizona and Carolyn Mayes, Beard, Texas.
Hayes was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 2 brothers: M. D. and John H. Rowan, 1 sister: Alice Glenn, 3 brother in-laws: Grady Glenn, James Cardin and Tommy Mayes, 2 sister in-laws: Fran Cardin and June Rowan and 1 son in-law: Bill Williamson.
Casket Bearers: Nathan Reeves, Garrett Reeves, Truett Walters, Ethan Walters, Chase Walters.
Honorary Bearers: Sarah Dempsey, Allison Dempsey, Rebekah Dempsey and Brandon Williamson, Justin Williamson.
A keepsake video is available through the funeral home.
FUNERAL SERVICE
Watts Memorial Chapel
Saturday, May 27, 2023
2:00 PM
200 South First
Madill, Ok 73446
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