Courtand Rowell

Courtland “Courtney” Eugene Houston Rowell Sr. 42, of Danville, passed this life on Friday July 19, 2019 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Courtney was born June 26, 1977 in Danville, IL to Eugene Rowell and Pinnie Lee (Newsome) Rowell

Courtney was a great brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Courtney was an open hearted individual. He loved cooking, grilling and a having family get together. He always had a joke to tell. Courtney was an avid sports fan. He loved the Chicago Cubs.

Courtney leaves behind to cherish precious memories a daughter Courtnesha Rowell, a son Courtland Rowell Jr., a grandson Tyreese Griffin, one brother Jerome Rowell, sisters Doretha (Mark) Hill, Darlene Gatson, Patricia(Sherman) Lillard, Mary (Robert) Cox, Stephanie (Bobby) Buford, T
Ina “Tanya” (Alvin) Jones, Tasha (Timothy) Carter, Joyce (Keith) Finch, Angela Rowell, Tara Moreman, special friend Stephanie Hampton, special sister in law Sonja Jackson and a host of aunts, uncles, nephews, cousins and friends.

Courtney was preceded in death by his parents, Brothers Hollis Dixon, Benny Joe Newsome, Niece Michelle Buford, nephews Kevin Jackson and Anthony Carter.

A Celebration of life will commence 12 noon Friday July 26, 2019, at New Life Church of Faith 1419 N. Bowman Ave. Danville, IL. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Officiating: Pastor Thomas Miller. Internment will be at Spring Hill Cemetery. A public viewing 1- 5p.m. Thursday July 25, 2019 at Leek & Sons Funeral Home 304 E. Williams St Danville, IL.

Condolences may be sent to www.leekandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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