Thomas Leon Rowland, age 92, passed away peacefully January 29, 2026, after a short illness. He was born in Truetlen County on December 28, 1933, to the late Bland T. Rowland and Sudie Bell Nunn Rowland. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Howard and Carl Rowland.

He was owner/ operator of Robo Inc. in Alma. He attended Wesley Chapel Church.

He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Betty Jean Rowland; his sons, Lester (Aline) Rowland and Freddy Rowland, both of Alma; daughter, Wanda Allen (Johnny) of Alma; five grandchildren, Derrick Rowland (Kristy), Jasper Allen (Blake), Amber Allen, Lindsey Lam (Sam), and Chris Rowland (Brittany); and eleven great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday, February 02, 2026, in the chapel of Crosby Funeral Home at 11 AM with Rev. David Deen, Rev. Donnie Mullis, Rev. Tommy Daniels officiating and eulogy given by Loyal Taylor. A private family graveside will follow. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home from 10 AM until service time.

Active pallbearers include Derrick Rowland, Jasper Allen, Devin Rowland, Dustin Rowland, Sam Lam, and Chris Rowland.

Honorary pallbearers include Ray and Patricia White, Jason Lane, Loyal and Trisha Taylor, J.W. and Teresa Swain.