Mr. Phillip Ray Rowell Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Phillip Rowell, aka "Big Phil" was full of life. He was always doing something. Fishing, hunting and cooking were at the top of the list of the things he loved most. He has fished with me on my boats over his lifetime as well as other charter boats in Orange Beach and he was a very good fisherman. Our customers loved his humor and experience. He was able to hunt quite a bit this year. He hunted with an inexpensive but adequate cross bow. He practiced a lot and became a very good shot. He didn't kill any monsters, only because there aren't any around here, but he was very successful harvesting venison. Our favorite meal was fried back strap, mashed potatoes and gravy and Silver Queen corn. He had worked for The Shrimp Basket as kitchen manager and other restaurants as he was looking for the right place to hunker down for good. His last job was with Saunders Yacht Works. His knowledge and experience from growing up around boats lead him there in his journey through his life. He started out in the boat yard as most do. He enjoyed working with the guys there and he had a lot in common with them and befriended them quickly. Again, he was getting valuable experience and was looking forward to moving into crafts. But God had better plans for him and called him home last Saturday afternoon. It's hard for us to understand and we miss him more the words will describe. But Phillip is ok now. We are the ones hurting now. There is a huge void in our lives that will never be filled. We love him unconditionally. We miss him beyond comprehension. We pray for his soul and the strength to go on. Amen Service Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 2 pm at Mack Funeral Home in Robertsdale. Visitation 1-2 pm before service. Family can be at the funeral home at 12:30. Celebration of his life to follow afterward at Zeke’s Landing Marina, 26619 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561. In lieu of flowers, you can make a charitable contribution to a charity of your choice in his honor. A few suggestions we know he would like: The Alabama Charter Fishing Association compassion fund, St. Jude's, or The Trump Campaign Fund! He loved Trump! We want to thank everyone for their prayers and support through this very difficult situation. Phillip waits in Heaven for, his Mother, Susan Braswell; Father, Mike Rowell; Step Mother, Tammy Rowell; Sister, Michelle Rowell; Nephew, Nathan Gant; Twin-Sister, Dyann Rowell; Brother, Truitte Jackson; Sister-in-law, Victoria Jackson; Grandmother, Lillian Braswell; Grandmother, Latrell Webb "Grand"; Nephew, Harper Jackson; Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, & so many friends.

Mr. Phillip Ray Rowell

September 22, 1986 - February 15, 2020