William Christie Rowe born on February 3, 1937 went to be with the Lord and Savior on August 24, 2010.
Bill was born in New Rochelle, NY and graduated from Oakwood School in Poughkeepsie, NY.
He enlisted in the Navy from 1957-1959. After serving his country, he attended General Motors (Kettering) Institute in Flint, MI. After 30 years working for Ford Motor Company, Bill retired in 1999.

Bill was an avid tennis player, an extremely talented woodworker, and enjoyed racing his 1990 Mustang. More than anything though, Bill loved serving his family and his church. He led several Mission trips with the youth fellowship of Salem United Church of Christ. He served as Liturgist and Deacon, and he was past President of the Church's Board.

Bill is survived by his wife of 46 years Carol Rowe (nee Sturtevant), his daughters Christie Hansard and Jennifer Coleman, his beloved grandchildren William Christie Hansard, Joseph Edward Hansard, Andrew Jonathan Hansard, Maxwell William Coleman, Alexander Robert Coleman and Elizabeth Christie Coleman, his brother Stuart Rowe and his sister Janet Smith.

Celebration of resurrection will take place Monday 11 AM (in state 10:30 AM) at Salem United Church of Christ 33424 Oakland Ave., Farmington, MI 48335 officiated by the Rev. Deborah Schueneman.
Visitation on Sunday 1-5 PM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington.


In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donation be made to either the
Fibrous Dysplasia Foundation, 15 Browns Ct., S. E., Washington DC 20003 or to Salem Untied Church of Christ Building Fund, 33424 Oakland Ave, Farmington, MI 48335