TITLE: In memory of Jon Kevin Rowe of Gladewater.

SUMMARY: In memory of Jon Kevin Rowe of Gladewater.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort those saddened by the death of Jon Kevin Rowe of Gladewater on April 9, 2025, at the age of 58; and WHEREAS, The son of Jimmy and Jean Rowe, Jon Rowe was born on December 5, 1966, in Gladewater, and he grew up with the company of four older brothers, Jay, Jeff, Jed, and Jody; he graduated from Gladewater High School in 1985 and continued his education at Kilgore College before graduating from Texas A&M University in 1989; he remained a proud Aggie throughout his life; and WHEREAS, In the course of a successful career, Mr. Rowe worked for Eastman Chemical Company in Longview for nearly 35 years; a valued member of his community, he served as president of the Kilgore College Board of Trustees and as a trustee for the Gladewater Independent School District; and WHEREAS, Mr. Rowe exchanged the vows of marriage with the former Cindy Tallent, and the couple shared a rewarding union that spanned 35 years; he took great pride in his daughters, Alyssa, Leslie, and Rebecca, and with the passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include four grandchildren, Eva, Julia, Macy, and Alden; and WHEREAS, Mr. Rowe drew strength from his Christian faith and was a lifelong congregant of First Baptist Church of Gladewater; in his leisure hours, he enjoyed grilling, fishing, and traveling with his family, among other pursuits; and WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his community, Jon Rowe earned the lasting respect and admiration of all who were privileged to know him, and he will be fondly remembered and greatly missed; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Jon Kevin Rowe and extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn his passing; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jon Rowe. Hughes President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 31, 2025, by a rising vote.