Ronnie

Rowland

Ronald Wayne "Ronnie" Rowland, 78, of Blanchard, died Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Norman.  He was born April 27, 1943 in Bridge Creek to Alton Delano Rowland and Mildred Louise (Taylor) Rowland.

Ronnie married Marilyn (Farnham) Russell on August 8, 1998 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  He worked for many years as a diesel mechanic at Tester's Inc.  Ronnie was Baptist in faith.  In his spare time, he enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles, watching Nascar, and OU Football.  He also enjoyed being outside doing yardwork and working with his tractor.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his twin brother, Donald Rowland.

Ronnie is survived by his wife, Marilyn Rowland of Blanchard; three daughters, Rhonda Jenkins, and her husband, Larry, of Oklahoma City, Robyn "Sam" Laughlin of Wellston, and Lisa Proffer of Blanchard; two sons, Richie Rowland of Texas and Chris Russell of Blanchard; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one brother, Alton "Skipper" Rowland, Jr. of Piedmont; and many other loved ones and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at the First Baptist Church in Blanchard.  Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Norman.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.