Mr. Rowland was an Airman Second Class and awarded an Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Air Force, where he received the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. Delta Air Lines named him an honorary Flying Colonel for completing over 4 million miles of flight during his military career. Afterward, he attended Augusta College, graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration, then marrying the love of his life, Miss Sandra Adell Waller.

Affectionately known as a "B" for "baby brother" by all his siblings' family and "Papa" by his grandchildren, Will Loved his family deeply. He was the coordinator of reunions and kept everyone connected. Mr. Rowland enjoyed golfing and working at the golf course after his retirement as President of Milco Building Products. He worked for Rusco Hi-lite Products when they began in Millen in the 1960s and was General Manager until its closure. Known as a hard-working businessman, a grill master and a welcoming host, family members share memories of his hospitality and humorous stories. He was a faithful servant to Rotary Club as its former president. He received the President's Award for Outstanding Service from the Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors. Mr. Rowland also served on Jenkins County Board of Health. Other accolades were the B. Dudley Jervey Award for Most Outstanding Member of Augusta College Circle K and recognition for significant efforts in establishing the Millen Villas Complex.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Waller Rowland; his parents, John Clifton and Idene Webb Rowland; his brothers: Henry "Shorty" Rowland, Louie Rowland, Shelton Rowland, Robert "Bud" Rowland, Fred Rowland, Herbert Rowland; sisters: Genell Mathis, Frances Cartwright, Johnnie Mae Rowland; grandson, Samuel Jacob Hall, and three nephews.

Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Crowe-Fields Funeral Home.

Graveside service will be 11:00 am Friday at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 2700 Deans Bridge Rd., Augusta, GA.

Survivors include two sons, Brad (Lisa) Rowland and Craig (Leslie) Rowland, both of Swainsboro; sister, Sara Watkins (Lewis) of Appling, grandchildren, John Rylie Rowland, Dawn (Henry) Wilkerson, and Allen (Shannon) Logan, all of Swainsboro; great-grandchildren R.J. Phillips, Kytle Phillips, Claudia Wilkerson, Ryan Logan, Gauge Hall and Levi Hall, many nieces, and nephews.

Our family extends special appreciation to the staff of Agape Care Group for their compassionate service.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Hospice Care Foundation, PO Box 151 Drayton, SC 299333 @hpcfoundation.org