Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

bairdfreeman@yahoo.com

Philip A. Rowles, age 71, of Portland passed away Thursday October 7, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Portland on March 18, 1950 the son of John and Betty (Powell) Rowles Jr. He was married June 8, 1968 to Nan Montgomery who survives. Phil was retired from Century Link in 2010 and was a member of Portland Elks Lodge, Portland Moose Lodge, Portland Eagles Lodge and American Legion. He was a 1968 Portland High School graduate and completed several telecommunication courses. Phil was an avid outdoors man enjoying hunting and fishing. He also was an avid motorcyclist.

Surviving are his wife Nan, one son Zachery Rowles (wife Stacy) of Portland, one daughter Gretchen N. Miller of Commerce City, Colorado, one brother James Rowles (wife Bonnie) of Portland, two sisters Carolyn Bush of Decatur and Tina Minnich (husband John) of Bryant, four grandchildren Zachary Miller (wife Beth), Brenna Rowles, Kasen Rowles and Kamdyn Rowles. Several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by six brothers Bill, Steve, John, Dennis, David and Robbie.

Memorial services will be Friday October 15, 2021 at 7:00 PM in Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Darrell Borders presiding. The family will receive guests from 4:00 – 7:00 PM on Friday. Burial will be in the Center Cemetery Saturday at 10:00 AM. Memorials can be made to Jay Randolph Developmental Services or American Legion Post #211.

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