Hughey Edward Rowland, 89, of Franklin, died Saturday, April 25 ,2020.

A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Dwight and Myrtle Smith Rowland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Richard, Fred, and Benny Rowland; two sisters, Trixie Rowland and Ruth Chapman; and his brother-in-law, Charles Stanley. Ed served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. He retired from ITT Corp and was 32nd Degree Mason in the Mabel Lodge in Macon, GA. Ed was a member of Iotla Baptist Church, Deacon, and former Sunday school teacher. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and reading.

He is survived by wife of 58 years, Joyce Brooks Rowland; sons, Edward Brooks Rowland (Kathy) of Smarr, GA and Richard Lindsey Rowland of Franklin, NC; five grandchildren, Katie, Carson, Emily, Gavin, and Spencer. Ed is also survived by his sister-in-law, Wanda Stanley and several nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service will be held at Iotla Baptist Church. Rev. Brandon Breedlove and Rev. Steve Reeves will officiate. Burial will be in the Fouts cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Fouts Cemetery Fund, C/O Nancy Krag, 3339 Burningtown Road, Franklin, NC 28734

Condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.