Gary Dean Rowles, age 64 of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on January 24, 2018 at his home.
He was born on September 22, 1953 in Akron, the son of the late Donald F. and Naomi Rowles of Clearfield, PA.
Mr. Rowles was a 1973 graduate of Copley High School and attended Akron University. He was also an honorably discharged US AirForce veteran of the Vietnam War.
Gary was a retired machinist for Republic Waste in Akron for 12 years. He enjoyed camping, fishing, boating, and all outdoor activities.
Survivors include his wife, the former Nancy Null; his three children, Chris Rowles, Charles Rowles, and Steven Kephart; and one brother, Donald Wayne (Juanita) Rowles also survives; his two nephews and one niece, Mike Bradley, Donald Bradley, and Machelle Stoner.
Other than his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Sue Bradley.
There will not be any services or calling hours and arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Newcomer Funeral Home.