J Edgar “Larry” Lawrence Rowland, 61 of Sanford died peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Thursday, February 9, 2012. Larry, a native Floridian, was born in Gainesville, FL on August 3, 1950. Raised in Pompano Beach, FL he became an avid surfer and loved the water. During college he was a youth pastor sharing the love of Jesus Christ for all to know Him as deeply as he did. After graduating Florida Bible College in 1974 he started a career with Winn Dixie as a manager in Raleigh, North Carolina and then in Fort Pierce, Florida. In 1986 Larry moved to Central Florida and started his career in sales. In 1989 he joined the Tom James Company selling custom clothing and excelled so quickly that he achieved the President’s Club Award within three years. Larry was an inspiring man to his family, friends and clients who were like family to him. He took great pride in helping others look good and feel great in their new attire. Larry was diagnosed with multiple brain tumors on January 4, 2012. Even with this news, he never stopped trusting in Jesus or sharing the gospel with those around him often saying, “The good news is I get to see Jesus, the bad news is I get to see him before you do”. He loved the Lord and was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and was extremely saddened that he had to leave his family behind. Larry is survived by his loving wife, Mary; six children, Christy Peters, Deborah Calhoon, Joy Mentz, Blake Kelly, Lauren Kelly and Danielle Fredericks and six grandchildren, Emma, Adin, Ian, Taylor, Lexi and Mackenzie. A Life Celebration will be held 10:30AM, Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Northland Church, (where he was a member for 20 years) at 530 Dog Track Road, Longwood.
A Life Celebration will be held 10:30AM, Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Northland Church, at 530 Dog Track Road, Longwood.
May Jehovah the God of all tender mercies and love, continue to comfort the family in the days, weeks, and months to come.
If it is Jehovah's will may He grant.Larry the opportunity to be resurrected back to life here on the earth where wars ,sickness and death will be a thing of the past. 2 COR 1:3,4
Sincerely
Larry Portrait
Larry Surfing
Larry & Family