Albert J. (Bud) Rowe, Jr. 87, of Athens, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at his residence.
He was a native of Amonate, Va. and longtime resident of McMinn County. He was a son of the late Albert James, Sr. and Nora B. Pertee Rowe.
He was also preceded in death by a sons, David and James Rowe; brothers, Charles and Johnny Rowe; and a sister, Bonnie Rowe.
He served in the U.S. Army 35 years and during the Vietnam War, and was associated with C&P phone company as a contractor for 10 years.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Connie Moore Rowe; daughter, Debbie (Merle) Patte; sons, Albert "Jimmy" (Patti) Rowe, III, Thomas Rowe, Jr. and Henry Rowe; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Nona Elston and Patricia Steele; and one brother, Tom Rowe.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11 in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home, with Rev. Joe Kemper officiating. Interment will follow in McMinn Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from noon-2 p.m., prior to the service.
The family suggests memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research, Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tn. 38105.
If you are unable to attend the service or visitation, you may sign the guest register at www.smithfuneralandcremationservicesofathens.com.
Smith Funeral & Cremation Services of Athens is honored to serve the family of Albert J. (Bud) Rowe, Jr.