Linda K. Rowland

Linda K. Rowland, 58, of Springfield went home to her heavenly Father, after a lengthy battle with cancer, on Thursday, April 21, 2016. She was born September 8, 1957 in Clark County the daughter of Howard and Treva (Starr) Zerkle. Linda was employed by Community/Mercy Health Partners-Occupational Health for the past 15 years. She is survived by two daughters Angela (Clayton, Jr.) Tolliver and Katie Rowland both of Springfield; step-children Crystal (David) Jackson of Toms River, NJ, Jimmy Lee (Shannon) Rowland III of Beavercreek; her brother Doug (Kathi) Zerkle of St. Paris; 14 grandchildren Jimmy IV, Hayle, Ryan, Chris, Chloe, Branden, Joshua, Jacob, Alisa, Jaelynn, Clayton III, Myah, Maleah and Raelynn. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jimmy Lee Rowland, Sr.; sister Carol Clemmons and nephew David Zerkle. Visitation will be Monday from 6-8 PM. in the RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME. The service to honor Linda’s life will be Tuesday at 1:00 PM. in the Memorial Home with burial to follow in Ferncliff Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Linda’s name to the charity of your choice. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com.