Mr. Terry Rowe

Obituary Terry Dewain Rowe aka “Chipper” was born in Kansas City, Kansas on November 26, 1948 to the union of Ivry Jean (Davis) Rowe and James Rowe. He was their first born. First born children are full of grace. God grants to them a special space. They, with deep thoughts and loving hearts give of their best from the very start. “Chipper,” was raised in Kansas City, Missouri, spending his early years playing with and protecting his younger sisters and brothers. He was a big brother to all. He attended Galilee Baptist Church where he gave his life back to Christ at an early age. He was among the first Black students to integrate Paseo High school, where he lettered in football as a Tight End. As a 16 year old he graduated from Paseo High in 1965. And went on to enlist in the U. S. Navy. Still a minor, Terry had to convince his doubting parents to give him permission to join. After serving in the Vietnam War, he received an honorable medical discharge in 1967. Terry always had an entrepreneurial spirit. So, after the Navy, he owned several bars and night clubs, the most notable being “A Place to Play.” In 1965 Terry was blessed with his first born child, Denise Rowe. Although being young at the time, he took pride in being a father. It was later in 1969 when he met the love of his life and life partner, Karen Savwoir. Although never legally tying the knot, until his passing they were inseparable. If he was Clyde, then call her Bonnie. In 1978 they welcomed his namesake, Terry Rowe II. It was his love for sports and family that led him to coach his son's many sports teams growing up. Terry was also a very proud bragging grandfather. His grandchildren (Jordyn and Trey) became the new highlight of his later years, enjoying long talks and advising them on life and how to accomplish goals. To his family, Terry was loving, sweet, and kind. He never missed an opportunity to tell his loved ones how much he cared. Given the chance, he would talk your ear off for hours about sports, family, or just about the day to day. Terry, the original “Fun Guy”, enjoyed life. As stated earlier, he was an avid sports fan. Many weekend mornings you could find him listening to and calling in to comment on A.M sports radio with the alias “Mark”. Everyone knows KU was his team. The Rowe Family gatherings were full of stories and tall tales about his many escapades. During those family gatherings, he would share stories about the Rowe Family history. As the first born, the one who witnessed the births of sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, Terry leaves a void in our family and in our hearts. Our son, our father, our grandfather, our uncle, our big brother will be dearly missed. Terry was proceeded in death by: Maternal grandparents: Elvira and Ivry Davis, Paternal grandparents,:Arizona and Daniel Rowe, Father: James Rowe, Brother: Gary Rowe, Nephews: James C. Rowe and Gary Rowe II. Terry is survived by: His life partner, Karen Savwoir, Mother: Ivry Jean Rowe, Children: Denise Rowe and Terry (Autumn) Rowe II, Grandchildren: Jordyn Rowe and Terry Rowe III Sisters: Sherri Brown, Teresa Brooks, Pamela (Bradford) Mason, Lisa Henderson, Rowe, Rochelle Rowe, Audrina (Tony) Union, Brothers: Lamarr Lewis, James Craig Rowe, Michael (Hazel) Rowe, Daniel Rowe and Donald Rowe, and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and loved ones. Funeral service will be held Monday, August 8, 2022, 11:00am at Lawrence A. Jones Funeral Chapel, KS. Interment Leavenworth National Cemtery, LVNKS. Visitation will be from 10am-11am at the chapel. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mr. Terry Rowe, please visit our floral store. Read More

Mr. Terry Rowe

November 26, 1948 - July 27, 2022