Edward Grey Rowe
August 26, 1965 – March 19, 2022
Edward Grey “Little Man” Rowe born on August 26, 1965, went home on Saturday, March 19, 2022.
Little Man will always be remembered as the man who “took the long way even if it was the wrong way”, who did it his way and lived life to the fullest every day. He loved his music, family, and friends. He was one of a kind!
He is preceded in death by his father, Johnny Garnett and brother, Rodney Rowe. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Rowe; four loving children, Tiffany Rowe (Thomas), Katrina McCauley (Leslie), Jeffrey Rowe (Jessica) and Heather Dodson; grandchildren that he loved more than anything in this world, Kailynn, Thomas, Julieanna, Kevin, Andrew, Brendin, Devin aka “sparkplug”, Christian, Kaitlynn and Kylee; “His Girl”, Angela Allen; siblings, James Rowe, Patti Herring, and Dewayne Rowe; mother of his children and lifelong friend, Dorothy Lynn; and four loyal brothers of over 40 years, David Bonds, Lenny Byrd, Thomas Livingston and Robert Swagger.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2022, at Affinity Funeral Service, 2720 Enterprise Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23294.
A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Iron Bridge Park Shelter #5, 6600 Whitepine Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23237.
His favorite quotes….
“What a long strange trip it’s been”
“As sure as night is dark and day is light
I keep you on my mind both day and night
And happiness I’ve known proves that it’s right
Because you’re mine, I walk the line.”
My Ace, my daddy… I will forever be lost without you
What a tragic loss for such a lover of life!
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R.I.P Little man ,one hella of a floor man got a few fond memories to hold on to
Brother there are no words to describe what you meant to me. You were my friend, my brother and some of the best memories in life were shared with you. I am truly going to miss you but all the good time, bad times and just out right insane times we shared over the past 45 years, is something I will hold on to and remember for a lifetime. Love you Edward Rowe.
Dwayne, so very sorry for your loss. I remember him like it was yesterday. Gone too soon. Prayers for you and your family.
I Love you Daddy I don’t know how I will do this life thing without you it will be hard; I am so honored an blessed I got to call you my Daddy, you worked hard to take care of us an looked out for everyone you could; a good old soul you was. MY TRUE ‘A-ONE SINCE DAY ONE’ ❤ THANK YOU DADDY❤ “JUST A SIMPLE MAN LIVING HIS LIFE.”
Papa, words can’t describe how hurt I am by your passing. I love you so much. You changed my life, and it made me the person I am today. I hope wherever you are; that you’re watching over us, and finally at rest. They’ll never be another ‘Little Man’ Rowe, never.
“ If I leave here tomorrow
Would you still remember me?
For I must be traveling on now
‘Cause there’s too many places I’ve got to see
But if I stay here with you, girl
Things just couldn’t be the same
‘Cause I’m as free as a bird now
And this bird you cannot change.”
Also, I forgot to add ‘Little Man’ Rowe was a ladies man, who loved the ladies and the ladies loved him! He always added ‘Hey Good Looking.’ Or ‘You’re a good looking thing.”💙
My heart is breaking for the entire family of Little Man Rowe. 😢💔 He was such a sweet person, and I will always remember the times at Skateland with him, and all of our other friends. RIP Little Man! Like your family said……there will never be another Little Man! Love you my dear friend❤️ Prayers are with your family and all our friends!
I love you papa, always and forever. ❤️🩹
So sorry to hear this! I did his homework for him in second grade.Thoughts and Prayers go out to JimmyPatty Jo and Family.Re st in peace Littleman
Many many memories with Little Man and the family, thank you for all the memories growing up with your family. At one time you were like my second father. Sending love to the family during this time, you will greatly be missed.
My brother from another mother you were. You were my friend for 50 years. Since I was 6 years old I’ve known you. It’s going to be hard not hearing from you out of the blue. You were family to me along with Lenny, Swag, and Thomas . The times we had the little moments it was just me and you I will never ever forget. Much love, peace and happiness. Fly high my brother. Til we meet again.. FOREVER YOUR FRIEND!!!
Damn Son… we always said it waits for us around the corner ,but this corner got turned too soon… we had a many a good time and many times we had to run from mom’s for having that good time… you will be missed my brother.. tell the rest of those hard heads save me a spot and we’ll be seeing ya… love ya Edward…
My condolences to the family. Y’all are in my thoughts and prayers. I haven’t seen Little Man in years. We went to school together & skipped school together. He always had a comeback. He was literally Larger than Life! Fly High Little Man.
Many memories from skateland to family rec and hanging at the river. Those who knew you loved you. You will be greatly missed. Definitely a Southside legend.
Little Man, u will always and forever b in my heart!!! I love now and always!
Rest in peace old Friend. I will miss You greatly. You could always make me smile and laugh.
My sincerest condolences to all of the family and loved ones for their loss, of what I would call one of the most original dudes that I’ve ever known.
My brother talked the talk and he walked the walk!
From a very early age, Littleman was larger than life itself!
So many good times, troubled times and just times in general that we had back then. In those early days brother, it just seemed that we had the whole world in the palm of our hands.
But sadly our time together has come to an end, as you have been called home. Our paths not to cross again here on God’s earth, but one day, when the Lord calls upon me, we will be reunited and rejoice once again, in the beautiful presence of our Lord All Mighty!
Letting the Soul Shine In my brother, until we meet again 🙏🏽
Swag
Dewayne, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and all of Little Man’s family, for I know the heartache all of you are experiencing. Little Man : I KNEW your TRUE heart!!! Some of my first memories are Belmeade and Chimborazo Elementary. As a child you were full of JOY and your smile was contagious. One of the last things you said to me, when we were teenagers was: “you’re gonna be a great mother”, and “Heather is gonna have a good life.” We all have our “what ifs” today mine is….what if you had made different choices and I had held you accountable, would you have had a better relationship with Heather, would you have known Jason Heather’s husband, would you have known Katelynn and Kylee her children? That’s now the past and your future is bright with streets of gold, no heartache, no pain , and no sickness. Your future is full of LOVE and PEACE no one can comprehend. Everlasting LIFE with our Father in Heaven
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, He rescues those whose spirit is crushed!!!!!!!
He loved Heather, he talked about her all the time. He always said I have 4 children, I wish things had been different or done different years ago but here we are…I love you Heather Renee
I’m sure not ready to say goodbye to the father of my children my friend my first love. You were one of a kind we had our ups and downs but you always remained my friend and we did that for our children. I will always remember you and the wildlife we had together you lived it to the fullest my friend I’ll always Love you love Dorothy Lynn
Oh Little Man. There’s so much to say about you and how grateful I am to have called you my friend. Thank you mostly for those precious kids you and Lynn had. Even though it’s been years since we’ve seen each other I’ll always remember you with love and remind your kids just how much you truly loved them. Love and more love to all the Rowe family and friends too. Prayers are with you all.
Sorry that I missed you we became good friends we didn’t get together my phone had died I was using my friends phone to catch up with people I had your number in my phone I couldn’t get to it till I got a new phone my family and your families have been friends for year’s through Barbara Rowe I’m so sorry we didn’t get together you will be missed for your friendship and l will truly miss you it was to short but our meeting was brief but special to me always condolences to your families and friends like Day Day who’s like a brother to me too save me a place there with the rest of my family members and friends 🙏🙏💜💜😇🥰😘‼️💕💕💕💕💕💕 God Bless