Rowell – Avery Lee Rowell, Sr., age 72, of Callahan, Florida passed away on February 16, 2022. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on November 16, 1949 to the late Clifton Rowell and Vernie Celista Dixon Rowell.  Avery proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and while doing so he earned a National Defense Service Medal, Rifle Expert Badge, two Purple Heart Medals, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal, and a Vietnam Campaign Medal. After his honorable discharge, Avery decided to take a different career as a carpenter.  He also volunteered over 2500 hundred hours driving for the VA. When he wasn't working, Avery enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.  Family time was very important to Avery.  He was a dedicated husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend who will be missed dearly.  Avery is preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Henry Lee Rowell; brothers, Rabbit Rowell, Eddie Fletcher; sister, Gradenia Rowell.

Avery leaves behind his loving wife of 49 years, Doris Rowell; children, Avery L. (Ginny)Rowell, Jr., Amanda (Jeremy) Rowell-Bell, David W. Rowell (Bailey); brothers, Carl Chirico, Rickey Cason; sisters, Linda Jones, Bunny McMahan; grandchildren, Matthew Rowell (Megan), Caralyn Bell, Monica Rowell, Dalton (Brittany) Rowell, Lauren Rowell, Abbygail Bell, Willie D. Rowell; great-grandchildren, Jr., Guinevere, and Kristi who he raised and loved like one of his own.

A Celebration of Avery's Life will be held on Monday, February 28, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. at Lannie Road Baptist Church with Pastor Buddy Wimberly officiating.  Interment will follow at Jacksonville National Cemetery where Military Honors will be rendered.  Family will receive friends on Sunday, February 27, 2022, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Nassau Funeral Home.  Per family request, please wear a mask if you plan to attend the visitation and/or the service.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Purple Heart Foundation P.O. Box 49 Annandale, Virginia 22003; http://purpleheartfoundation.org . The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011, 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.