Thomas Joseph Rowan , also known as "Tommy" to friends and family, was 75 when he went to his great reward. He was a resident of Harrison, TN, where he and his loving wife Nina shared a home for many wonderful years. He succumbed to lung cancer after a short, but brave battle on October 14, 2021, in Chattanooga, TN.

Born November 1, 1945 in Howard SD to Vincent Joseph Rowan & Loretta Bohr Rowan. Tommy was married to Nina Ford Rowan May 27, 1988 Tommy was active duty Marine Corp Force Recon for many years, also a veteran of the Vietnam war. Tommy was a man of many talents. Owning and operating his own business's over his lifetime including Tri-state Concrete, Mantles'n More & Tom Rowan Trad Archery. Tommy loved the outdoors.  His favorite activities were hunting, camping, archery and fishing. Tommy had a great sense of humor that was always enjoyed by friends and family.  He was always quick to laugh and point out the positive in something no matter how bad it looked.  Most of all he was always there to offer a hand, willing to help anyone any time.

Survived by the Love of his life Nina Rowan and Children: Thomas J Rowan (Stacey) Denise McMullin (Charlie) Amy Hockenbrocht (Thomas) Matthew Rowan. Grand children: Nicholas Palazzo, Alexis Palazzo, Jonathan Palazzo, Kaylen McMullin & Nick McMullin. Siblings: Ronald "Ronnie" Rowan (Deceased), Maryann Frankle, Sherie Phillips & Marj Seitz.