Michael Jay Rowe

1947 ∼ 2011

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Michael Jay Rowe, 63, of Bridge City passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

A Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 11, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be with Reverend Steve Leger, pastor of St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial of cremated remains will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Garden near Bridge City.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday, at the funeral home in Bridge City.

Born in Port Arthur on September 2, 1947, Michael was the son of Oscar William Rowe and Alace Irene Hoover Rowe. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Michael had worked for Texaco and later was an Equipment Operator for Orange County Road and Bridge.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jean Goodwin; and brother, Timothy Rowe. Michael is survived by his wife, Martha Rowe of Bridge City; son, Robert Ashworth III of Bridge City; and son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Melissa Ashworth of Bridge City.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Garrett, Lane, Hailey Ashworth and Megan Sullivan; brother, James Rowe of Bridge City; and sister and brother-in-law, Sharron and Richard Belk of Bridge City.

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Anonymous November 28, 2011

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm an old friend of Mikes's and wanted so much to talk to him, but I'm to late. I was in the Navy with him and loved him like a brother. He will be missed. Please contact me if you wouldn't mind sharing some of the past few ye##imported-begin##Stephen L. Brown##imported-end##

Anonymous July 16, 2011

Mike's courageous battle has been an inspiration to all that knew him. I know he was in the hands of The Lord as well as in the company of family and friends who so greatly loved and admired him. Our prayers of comfort to the Rowe family and warm hugs fro##imported-begin##Kenneth Franklin##imported-end##

Anonymous July 13, 2011

Martha & Family: So sorry to hear about Mike. Our prayers are with you and the boys. Love, Cetha & Johnny Haure##imported-begin##Cetha & Johnny Haure##imported-end##

Anonymous July 10, 2011

Sharron and James, Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. With Sympathy, The Ladner Family##imported-begin##The Ladner Family##imported-end##

Anonymous July 10, 2011

Martha, I am so sorry to hear about Mike. My thoughts are with you.##imported-begin##Camille Culpepper##imported-end##

Anonymous July 8, 2011

Dear Martha and Family, We are all so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to all, Jennifer, Ken & Leslie Patin##imported-begin##Jennifer East Patin##imported-end##

Anonymous July 8, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about Mike. He was such a sweet person and a good friend. I really appreciated how good he was to my dad.##imported-begin##Alice Cole Hartsfield##imported-end##

Anonymous July 8, 2011

Although we knew the end was near it seems too fast. We take comfort in the fact that the pain you have endured and the long hours of treatment are over. To Martha, Sharron, James and the rest of the family - rest now you have done your best and Mike alwa##imported-begin##Don, Mary, Denise Stanton##imported-end##

Anonymous July 8, 2011

Aunt Martha~ I am sorry for the loss of Uncle Mike but no more suffering. He has gone to a better place to wait for you to continue your wonderful life together. He was a great uncle and will be missed deeply. Let me know if you need anything especially a##imported-begin##Vicki Rodriguez##imported-end##

Anonymous July 8, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about Michael but just remember that he is not suffering anymore and that he is in a wonderful place! Love your cousin Barbara...##imported-begin##Barbara & Allen Oliver##imported-end##

Anonymous July 7, 2011

so sorry that mike has left this life and he has now moved on to another that will have no pain or tears ,,i never met mike but through my friendship with mary she spoke so highly of mike and i know he will be missed so much.again may GOD bless you and se##imported-begin##charlotte bienick##imported-end##