Dr. James Rowland

Dr. James Gregory Rowland, 79, Seneca, MO, passed away December 13, 2024 at Freeman West Hospital after a long illness.

Dr. James Rowland was born August 28, 1945 in Dallas, TX the son of James L. and Eva L (Squires) Rowland. James moved from Kansas City to Seneca in 1979. He purchased Dr. Cessna's office on K highway and started his own Chiropractic Office. James operated it until 1991. After that he semi retired and moved his business to his home. He loved computers and he wrote computer programs. He formerly worked for the Stables in the IT department. James also loved woodworking, fishing, collecting Invicta watches and collecting clocks. He was a member of the Seneca First Baptist Church and was a Mason member of the Neosho Lodge #247.

When James lived in Kansas City, Charlene lived next door to him and love grew between them leading to them being married June 20, 1965.

Survivors include his wife Charlene Rowland; three children, Gregory Rowland and wife Jennifer, Seneca, MO; Stacey Morris and husband Kevin, Shawnee, OK and Tracey Rowland, Seneca, MO; Grandchildren, Wade Rowland, Chelsea Rowland, Savanah Barton, McKenzie Rowland, Shelby Haynie, Jazmynn Cherry, Emma Rowland and Daniel Cherry; 5 great-grandchildren; his brother Shane Rowland, Siloam Springs, AR; his sister, Suzanne Siler, Lee Summit, MO.

The family will receive friends from 6-7pm, Monday, December 16, 2024 at the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10am, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at the Campbell-Biddlcome Funeral Home with Michael Steele officiating.

A private burial will follow the funeral at the Seneca Cemetery.